Cavan vs Carlow

Salary comparison · 2024

Cavan pays 1% more than Carlow

€40,596 vs €40,363 median

Cavan

Median

€40,596

per year

Carlow

Median

€40,363

per year

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Cavan

€30,000€32,649€35,298€37,947€40,596201120142017202020232024

Carlow

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

Cavan Gender Pay Gap

17%

Carlow Gender Pay Gap

19%

Sector-by-Sector Comparison

Sector Cavan Carlow Diff
Information and Communication €63,566 €66,959 €-3,393
Public Administration and Defence; Compulsory Social Security €56,063 €56,974 €-911
Education €53,720 €55,074 €-1,354
Financial, Insurance and Real Estate Activities €52,500 €48,268 +€4,232
Construction €42,534 €43,325 €-791
Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities €41,250 €44,100 €-2,850
Industry (B to E) €42,424 €42,320 +€104
Human Health and Social Work Activities €42,851 €38,870 +€3,981
Transportation and Storage €37,157 €38,915 €-1,758
Administrative and Support Service Activities €35,466 €38,209 €-2,743
Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles €29,161 €29,986 €-825
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation and Other Service Activities €24,646 €24,961 €-315
Accommodation and Food Service Activities €23,480 €23,630 €-150

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has higher salaries: Cavan or Carlow?
Cavan has higher salaries, with a median of €40,596 compared to €40,363 in Carlow — 1% higher.
What is the gender pay gap in Cavan vs Carlow?
The gender pay gap is 17% in Cavan and 19% in Carlow.