Average Salary in Ireland — 2018
Based on CSO data
Median Salary
€35,786
2018
Mean Salary
€43,830
2018
Year-on-Year
N/A
+3% vs 2017
Salary by Sector (2018)
| Sector | Median Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Information and Communication | €56,464 | |
| Education | €47,584 | |
| Public Administration and Defence; Compulsory Social Security | €46,101 | |
| Financial, Insurance and Real Estate Activities | €46,036 | |
| Industry (B to E) | €40,560 | |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities | €39,642 | |
| Transportation and Storage | €37,443 | |
| Construction | €35,669 | |
| Human Health and Social Work Activities | €35,235 | |
| Administrative and Support Service Activities | €28,639 | |
| Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles | €26,328 | |
| Arts, Entertainment, Recreation and Other Service Activities | €21,842 | |
| Accommodation and Food Service Activities | €19,900 |
Salary by County (2018)
| County | Median Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin | €39,198 | |
| Kildare | €38,447 | |
| Meath | €37,130 | |
| Cork | €36,492 | |
| Wicklow | €36,366 | |
| Galway | €35,262 | |
| Clare | €35,238 | |
| Laois | €35,084 | |
| Limerick | €34,906 | |
| Kilkenny | €34,638 | |
| Westmeath | €34,355 | |
| Sligo | €33,972 | |
| Waterford | €33,664 | |
| Roscommon | €33,575 | |
| Louth | €33,153 | |
| Offaly | €33,039 | |
| Tipperary | €32,861 | |
| Leitrim | €32,536 | |
| Carlow | €32,322 | |
| Mayo | €32,280 | |
| Cavan | €31,999 | |
| Wexford | €31,254 | |
| Longford | €31,097 | |
| Kerry | €31,004 | |
| Monaghan | €29,953 | |
| Donegal | €28,645 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the average salary in Ireland in 2018?
The median annual salary in Ireland in 2018 was €35,786. The mean was €43,830.
How did salaries change from 2017 to 2018?
The median salary increased by 3% from €34,658 in 2017 to €35,786 in 2018.
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