Average Salary in Ireland — 2024
Based on CSO data
Median Salary
€44,816
2024
Mean Salary
€56,356
2024
Year-on-Year
N/A
+4% vs 2023
Salary by Sector (2024)
| Sector | Median Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Information and Communication | €80,147 | |
| Financial, Insurance and Real Estate Activities | €59,023 | |
| Public Administration and Defence; Compulsory Social Security | €56,745 | |
| Education | €54,413 | |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities | €51,750 | |
| Industry (B to E) | €50,000 | |
| Construction | €44,676 | |
| Human Health and Social Work Activities | €44,622 | |
| Transportation and Storage | €43,823 | |
| Administrative and Support Service Activities | €37,125 | |
| Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles | €32,902 | |
| Arts, Entertainment, Recreation and Other Service Activities | €28,497 | |
| Accommodation and Food Service Activities | €26,000 |
Salary by County (2024)
| County | Median Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin | €49,224 | |
| Kildare | €48,431 | |
| Wicklow | €46,527 | |
| Cork | €46,416 | |
| Meath | €46,272 | |
| Limerick | €44,498 | |
| Clare | €44,081 | |
| Galway | €43,995 | |
| Laois | €43,230 | |
| Kilkenny | €43,132 | |
| Westmeath | €43,072 | |
| Sligo | €42,468 | |
| Waterford | €42,460 | |
| Roscommon | €42,150 | |
| Offaly | €41,464 | |
| Louth | €41,449 | |
| Tipperary | €41,338 | |
| Leitrim | €41,162 | |
| Mayo | €40,657 | |
| Cavan | €40,596 | |
| Carlow | €40,363 | |
| Wexford | €39,409 | |
| Kerry | €38,906 | |
| Longford | €38,857 | |
| Monaghan | €37,867 | |
| Donegal | €36,967 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the average salary in Ireland in 2024?
The median annual salary in Ireland in 2024 was €44,816. The mean was €56,356.
How did salaries change from 2023 to 2024?
The median salary increased by 4% from €43,221 in 2023 to €44,816 in 2024.
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