Cavan vs Dublin

Salary comparison · 2024

Dublin pays 21% more than Cavan

€49,224 vs €40,596 median

Cavan

Median

€40,596

per year

Dublin

Median

€49,224

per year

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Cavan

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

Dublin

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

Cavan Gender Pay Gap

17%

Dublin Gender Pay Gap

18%

Sector-by-Sector Comparison

Sector Cavan Dublin Diff
Information and Communication €63,566 €93,922 €-30,356
Financial, Insurance and Real Estate Activities €52,500 €69,042 €-16,542
Public Administration and Defence; Compulsory Social Security €56,063 €58,423 €-2,360
Education €53,720 €51,637 +€2,083
Industry (B to E) €42,424 €58,175 €-15,751
Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities €41,250 €58,846 €-17,596
Construction €42,534 €48,566 €-6,032
Human Health and Social Work Activities €42,851 €47,164 €-4,313
Transportation and Storage €37,157 €47,042 €-9,885
Administrative and Support Service Activities €35,466 €38,888 €-3,422
Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles €29,161 €35,599 €-6,438
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation and Other Service Activities €24,646 €32,868 €-8,222
Accommodation and Food Service Activities €23,480 €28,913 €-5,433

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has higher salaries: Cavan or Dublin?
Dublin has higher salaries, with a median of €49,224 compared to €40,596 in Cavan — 21% higher.
What is the gender pay gap in Cavan vs Dublin?
The gender pay gap is 17% in Cavan and 18% in Dublin.