Cavan vs Donegal

Salary comparison · 2024

Cavan pays 10% more than Donegal

€40,596 vs €36,967 median

Cavan

Median

€40,596

per year

Donegal

Median

€36,967

per year

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Cavan

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

Donegal

€26,992€29,486€31,980€34,473€36,967201120142017202020232024

Cavan Gender Pay Gap

17%

Donegal Gender Pay Gap

8%

Sector-by-Sector Comparison

Sector Cavan Donegal Diff
Information and Communication €63,566 €49,369 +€14,197
Education €53,720 €55,582 €-1,862
Public Administration and Defence; Compulsory Social Security €56,063 €51,423 +€4,640
Financial, Insurance and Real Estate Activities €52,500 €41,915 +€10,585
Human Health and Social Work Activities €42,851 €43,273 €-422
Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities €41,250 €37,881 +€3,369
Industry (B to E) €42,424 €36,333 +€6,091
Construction €42,534 €35,000 +€7,534
Transportation and Storage €37,157 €33,828 +€3,329
Administrative and Support Service Activities €35,466 €30,278 +€5,188
Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles €29,161 €26,325 +€2,836
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation and Other Service Activities €24,646 €21,194 +€3,452
Accommodation and Food Service Activities €23,480 €20,663 +€2,817

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has higher salaries: Cavan or Donegal?
Cavan has higher salaries, with a median of €40,596 compared to €36,967 in Donegal — 10% higher.
What is the gender pay gap in Cavan vs Donegal?
The gender pay gap is 17% in Cavan and 8% in Donegal.