Average Salary in Ireland — 2022
Based on CSO data
Median Salary
€41,823
2022
Mean Salary
€52,053
2022
Year-on-Year
N/A
+1% vs 2021
Salary by Sector (2022)
| Sector | Median Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Information and Communication | €71,494 | |
| Financial, Insurance and Real Estate Activities | €54,999 | |
| Public Administration and Defence; Compulsory Social Security | €52,459 | |
| Education | €51,692 | |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities | €46,674 | |
| Industry (B to E) | €46,600 | |
| Transportation and Storage | €41,451 | |
| Construction | €41,003 | |
| Human Health and Social Work Activities | €40,285 | |
| Administrative and Support Service Activities | €34,377 | |
| Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles | €30,660 | |
| Arts, Entertainment, Recreation and Other Service Activities | €25,915 | |
| Accommodation and Food Service Activities | €24,099 |
Salary by County (2022)
| County | Median Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin | €46,136 | |
| Kildare | €45,173 | |
| Meath | €43,557 | |
| Wicklow | €43,140 | |
| Cork | €42,763 | |
| Galway | €40,973 | |
| Limerick | €40,719 | |
| Clare | €40,654 | |
| Laois | €40,294 | |
| Westmeath | €40,076 | |
| Kilkenny | €40,015 | |
| Sligo | €39,443 | |
| Waterford | €39,437 | |
| Roscommon | €39,048 | |
| Louth | €38,682 | |
| Offaly | €38,234 | |
| Tipperary | €37,960 | |
| Carlow | €37,802 | |
| Mayo | €37,748 | |
| Leitrim | €37,704 | |
| Cavan | €37,224 | |
| Wexford | €36,467 | |
| Kerry | €36,305 | |
| Longford | €36,178 | |
| Monaghan | €34,707 | |
| Donegal | €33,523 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the average salary in Ireland in 2022?
The median annual salary in Ireland in 2022 was €41,823. The mean was €52,053.
How did salaries change from 2021 to 2022?
The median salary increased by 1% from €41,222 in 2021 to €41,823 in 2022.
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