Average Salary in Ireland — 2021
Based on CSO data
Median Salary
€41,222
2021
Mean Salary
€51,068
2021
Year-on-Year
N/A
+2% vs 2020
Salary by Sector (2021)
| Sector | Median Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Information and Communication | €66,082 | |
| Financial, Insurance and Real Estate Activities | €52,350 | |
| Public Administration and Defence; Compulsory Social Security | €49,507 | |
| Education | €48,791 | |
| Industry (B to E) | €45,804 | |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities | €45,394 | |
| Construction | €41,760 | |
| Transportation and Storage | €39,972 | |
| Human Health and Social Work Activities | €38,517 | |
| Administrative and Support Service Activities | €32,618 | |
| Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles | €30,476 | |
| Arts, Entertainment, Recreation and Other Service Activities | €28,568 | |
| Accommodation and Food Service Activities | €23,795 |
Salary by County (2021)
| County | Median Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin | €45,386 | |
| Kildare | €43,971 | |
| Meath | €42,635 | |
| Wicklow | €42,191 | |
| Cork | €42,000 | |
| Galway | €40,365 | |
| Limerick | €40,307 | |
| Clare | €40,299 | |
| Kilkenny | €40,083 | |
| Laois | €40,022 | |
| Westmeath | €39,567 | |
| Waterford | €39,103 | |
| Roscommon | €38,948 | |
| Sligo | €38,856 | |
| Louth | €38,571 | |
| Offaly | €38,155 | |
| Mayo | €38,051 | |
| Leitrim | €37,866 | |
| Tipperary | €37,851 | |
| Carlow | €37,552 | |
| Cavan | €37,497 | |
| Kerry | €37,053 | |
| Wexford | €36,536 | |
| Longford | €35,626 | |
| Monaghan | €35,171 | |
| Donegal | €34,359 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the average salary in Ireland in 2021?
The median annual salary in Ireland in 2021 was €41,222. The mean was €51,068.
How did salaries change from 2020 to 2021?
The median salary increased by 2% from €40,579 in 2020 to €41,222 in 2021.
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