Cavan vs Kerry

Salary comparison · 2024

Cavan pays 4% more than Kerry

€40,596 vs €38,906 median

Cavan

Median

€40,596

per year

Kerry

Median

€38,906

per year

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Cavan

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

Kerry

€29,069€31,528€33,988€36,447€38,906201120142017202020232024

Cavan Gender Pay Gap

17%

Kerry Gender Pay Gap

17%

Sector-by-Sector Comparison

Sector Cavan Kerry Diff
Information and Communication €63,566 €57,702 +€5,864
Education €53,720 €55,264 €-1,544
Public Administration and Defence; Compulsory Social Security €56,063 €51,848 +€4,215
Financial, Insurance and Real Estate Activities €52,500 €41,770 +€10,730
Industry (B to E) €42,424 €49,540 €-7,116
Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities €41,250 €47,070 €-5,820
Construction €42,534 €41,120 +€1,414
Human Health and Social Work Activities €42,851 €40,421 +€2,430
Transportation and Storage €37,157 €38,718 €-1,561
Administrative and Support Service Activities €35,466 €31,889 +€3,577
Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles €29,161 €29,759 €-598
Accommodation and Food Service Activities €23,480 €26,213 €-2,733
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation and Other Service Activities €24,646 €23,960 +€686

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has higher salaries: Cavan or Kerry?
Cavan has higher salaries, with a median of €40,596 compared to €38,906 in Kerry — 4% higher.
What is the gender pay gap in Cavan vs Kerry?
The gender pay gap is 17% in Cavan and 17% in Kerry.