Clare vs Cork

Salary comparison · 2024

Cork pays 5% more than Clare

€46,416 vs €44,081 median

Clare

Median

€44,081

per year

Cork

Median

€46,416

per year

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Clare

€32,737€35,573€38,409€41,245€44,081201120142017202020232024

Cork

€32,986€36,344€39,701€43,059€46,416201120142017202020232024

Clare Gender Pay Gap

17%

Cork Gender Pay Gap

23%

Sector-by-Sector Comparison

Sector Clare Cork Diff
Information and Communication €61,313 €70,685 €-9,372
Industry (B to E) €51,484 €63,027 €-11,543
Public Administration and Defence; Compulsory Social Security €55,159 €56,725 €-1,566
Education €58,118 €53,500 +€4,618
Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities €49,282 €52,953 €-3,671
Financial, Insurance and Real Estate Activities €47,845 €50,963 €-3,118
Transportation and Storage €45,253 €43,570 +€1,683
Construction €42,911 €45,005 €-2,094
Human Health and Social Work Activities €41,655 €43,986 €-2,331
Administrative and Support Service Activities €39,367 €36,813 +€2,554
Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles €30,523 €35,633 €-5,110
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation and Other Service Activities €26,672 €25,858 +€814
Accommodation and Food Service Activities €26,596 €24,866 +€1,730

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has higher salaries: Clare or Cork?
Cork has higher salaries, with a median of €46,416 compared to €44,081 in Clare — 5% higher.
What is the gender pay gap in Clare vs Cork?
The gender pay gap is 17% in Clare and 23% in Cork.