Average Salary in Ireland — 2017
Based on CSO data
Median Salary
€34,658
2017
Mean Salary
€42,330
2017
Year-on-Year
N/A
+2% vs 2016
Salary by Sector (2017)
| Sector | Median Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Information and Communication | €54,714 | |
| Education | €47,040 | |
| Public Administration and Defence; Compulsory Social Security | €45,562 | |
| Financial, Insurance and Real Estate Activities | €44,353 | |
| Industry (B to E) | €39,138 | |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities | €38,331 | |
| Transportation and Storage | €36,079 | |
| Human Health and Social Work Activities | €34,360 | |
| Construction | €34,264 | |
| Administrative and Support Service Activities | €27,418 | |
| Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles | €25,625 | |
| Arts, Entertainment, Recreation and Other Service Activities | €21,221 | |
| Accommodation and Food Service Activities | €19,293 |
Salary by County (2017)
| County | Median Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin | €37,946 | |
| Kildare | €37,314 | |
| Meath | €36,039 | |
| Wicklow | €35,239 | |
| Cork | €35,000 | |
| Clare | €34,182 | |
| Galway | €34,090 | |
| Laois | €33,936 | |
| Limerick | €33,666 | |
| Westmeath | €33,311 | |
| Kilkenny | €33,158 | |
| Sligo | €32,865 | |
| Waterford | €32,553 | |
| Roscommon | €32,530 | |
| Louth | €32,307 | |
| Offaly | €32,040 | |
| Tipperary | €31,957 | |
| Leitrim | €31,584 | |
| Carlow | €31,466 | |
| Mayo | €31,134 | |
| Cavan | €31,109 | |
| Wexford | €30,298 | |
| Longford | €30,218 | |
| Kerry | €30,079 | |
| Monaghan | €29,115 | |
| Donegal | €27,808 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the average salary in Ireland in 2017?
The median annual salary in Ireland in 2017 was €34,658. The mean was €42,330.
How did salaries change from 2016 to 2017?
The median salary increased by 2% from €33,912 in 2016 to €34,658 in 2017.
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