Construction vs Arts, Entertainment, Recreation and Other Service Activities

Salary comparison · Ireland · 2024

Construction pays 57% more than Arts, Entertainment, Recreation and Other Service Activities

€44,676 vs €28,497 median annual salary

Construction

Median

€44,676

per year

Arts, Entertainment, Recreation and Other Service Activities

Median

€28,497

per year

Construction

€32,539€35,573€38,608€41,642€44,67620112013201520172019202120232024

Arts, Entertainment, Recreation and Other Service Activities

€20,442€22,474€24,505€26,537€28,56820112013201520172019202120232024

County-by-County Comparison

County Construction Arts, Entertainment, Recreation and Other Service Activities Diff
Longford €42,422 €19,853 +€22,569
Sligo €39,711 €20,273 +€19,438
Cork €45,005 €25,858 +€19,147
Westmeath €44,716 €26,024 +€18,692
Leitrim €41,260 €22,778 +€18,482
Carlow €43,325 €24,961 +€18,364
Limerick €44,617 €26,368 +€18,249
Kilkenny €45,433 €27,481 +€17,952
Cavan €42,534 €24,646 +€17,888
Meath €47,434 €29,676 +€17,758
Kildare €49,167 €31,782 +€17,385
Laois €45,421 €28,058 +€17,363
Galway €43,962 €26,795 +€17,167
Kerry €41,120 €23,960 +€17,160
Roscommon €43,180 €26,056 +€17,124
Mayo €42,500 €25,392 +€17,108
Offaly €43,442 €27,169 +€16,273
Clare €42,911 €26,672 +€16,239
Monaghan €39,300 €23,093 +€16,207
Tipperary €42,189 €26,000 +€16,189
Louth €43,160 €27,330 +€15,830
Dublin €48,566 €32,868 +€15,698
Waterford €41,600 €26,142 +€15,458
Wicklow €44,718 €30,344 +€14,374
Donegal €35,000 €21,194 +€13,806
Wexford €40,487 €26,977 +€13,510

Frequently Asked Questions

Which pays more: Construction or Arts, Entertainment, Recreation and Other Service Activities?

Construction pays more, with a median salary of €44,676 compared to €28,497 for Arts, Entertainment, Recreation and Other Service Activities — a difference of 57%.

What is the salary difference between Construction and Arts, Entertainment, Recreation and Other Service Activities?

The median salary difference is €16,179 per year (57% higher for Construction).

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