Average Salary in Ireland — 2012
Based on CSO data
Median Salary
€32,900
2012
Mean Salary
€39,487
2012
Year-on-Year
N/A
-1% vs 2011
Salary by Sector (2012)
| Sector | Median Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Education | €47,570 | |
| Information and Communication | €47,412 | |
| Public Administration and Defence; Compulsory Social Security | €44,537 | |
| Financial, Insurance and Real Estate Activities | €41,366 | |
| Industry (B to E) | €37,020 | |
| Transportation and Storage | €36,300 | |
| Human Health and Social Work Activities | €33,920 | |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities | €33,890 | |
| Construction | €32,539 | |
| Administrative and Support Service Activities | €24,535 | |
| Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles | €23,091 | |
| Arts, Entertainment, Recreation and Other Service Activities | €20,608 | |
| Accommodation and Food Service Activities | €17,911 |
Salary by County (2012)
| County | Median Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin | €35,550 | |
| Kildare | €35,296 | |
| Meath | €34,454 | |
| Wicklow | €33,766 | |
| Cork | €32,986 | |
| Laois | €32,982 | |
| Clare | €32,739 | |
| Limerick | €32,178 | |
| Westmeath | €32,114 | |
| Sligo | €32,014 | |
| Kilkenny | €31,837 | |
| Galway | €31,816 | |
| Waterford | €31,595 | |
| Roscommon | €31,326 | |
| Offaly | €31,188 | |
| Tipperary | €30,993 | |
| Leitrim | €30,834 | |
| Louth | €30,274 | |
| Carlow | €30,161 | |
| Cavan | €30,000 | |
| Mayo | €29,999 | |
| Longford | €29,074 | |
| Kerry | €29,069 | |
| Wexford | €28,914 | |
| Monaghan | €27,735 | |
| Donegal | €27,125 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the average salary in Ireland in 2012?
The median annual salary in Ireland in 2012 was €32,900. The mean was €39,487.
How did salaries change from 2011 to 2012?
The median salary decreased by 1% from €33,157 in 2011 to €32,900 in 2012.
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