Carlow vs Dublin

Salary comparison · 2024

Dublin pays 22% more than Carlow

€49,224 vs €40,363 median

Carlow

Median

€40,363

per year

Dublin

Median

€49,224

per year

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Carlow

€30,161€32,712€35,262€37,813€40,363201120142017202020232024

Dublin

€35,550€38,969€42,387€45,806€49,224201120142017202020232024

Carlow Gender Pay Gap

19%

Dublin Gender Pay Gap

18%

Sector-by-Sector Comparison

Sector Carlow Dublin Diff
Information and Communication €66,959 €93,922 €-26,963
Financial, Insurance and Real Estate Activities €48,268 €69,042 €-20,774
Public Administration and Defence; Compulsory Social Security €56,974 €58,423 €-1,449
Education €55,074 €51,637 +€3,437
Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities €44,100 €58,846 €-14,746
Industry (B to E) €42,320 €58,175 €-15,855
Construction €43,325 €48,566 €-5,241
Human Health and Social Work Activities €38,870 €47,164 €-8,294
Transportation and Storage €38,915 €47,042 €-8,127
Administrative and Support Service Activities €38,209 €38,888 €-679
Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles €29,986 €35,599 €-5,613
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation and Other Service Activities €24,961 €32,868 €-7,907
Accommodation and Food Service Activities €23,630 €28,913 €-5,283

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has higher salaries: Carlow or Dublin?
Dublin has higher salaries, with a median of €49,224 compared to €40,363 in Carlow — 22% higher.
What is the gender pay gap in Carlow vs Dublin?
The gender pay gap is 19% in Carlow and 18% in Dublin.