Average Salary in Ireland — 2023
Based on CSO data
Median Salary
€43,221
2023
Mean Salary
€53,995
2023
Year-on-Year
N/A
+3% vs 2022
Salary by Sector (2023)
| Sector | Median Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Information and Communication | €76,002 | |
| Financial, Insurance and Real Estate Activities | €56,582 | |
| Public Administration and Defence; Compulsory Social Security | €54,760 | |
| Education | €53,005 | |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities | €49,533 | |
| Industry (B to E) | €47,808 | |
| Construction | €42,643 | |
| Human Health and Social Work Activities | €42,599 | |
| Transportation and Storage | €41,609 | |
| Administrative and Support Service Activities | €35,666 | |
| Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles | €31,752 | |
| Arts, Entertainment, Recreation and Other Service Activities | €26,811 | |
| Accommodation and Food Service Activities | €24,464 |
Salary by County (2023)
| County | Median Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin | €47,873 | |
| Kildare | €46,819 | |
| Meath | €44,902 | |
| Wicklow | €44,750 | |
| Cork | €44,348 | |
| Limerick | €42,445 | |
| Galway | €42,279 | |
| Clare | €41,942 | |
| Laois | €41,687 | |
| Westmeath | €41,659 | |
| Kilkenny | €41,392 | |
| Waterford | €40,680 | |
| Sligo | €40,557 | |
| Louth | €40,038 | |
| Roscommon | €40,034 | |
| Offaly | €40,000 | |
| Tipperary | €39,275 | |
| Leitrim | €39,000 | |
| Mayo | €38,625 | |
| Carlow | €38,556 | |
| Cavan | €38,514 | |
| Wexford | €37,769 | |
| Longford | €37,611 | |
| Kerry | €37,151 | |
| Monaghan | €35,894 | |
| Donegal | €35,010 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the average salary in Ireland in 2023?
The median annual salary in Ireland in 2023 was €43,221. The mean was €53,995.
How did salaries change from 2022 to 2023?
The median salary increased by 3% from €41,823 in 2022 to €43,221 in 2023.
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