Clare vs Dublin

Salary comparison · 2024

Dublin pays 12% more than Clare

€49,224 vs €44,081 median

Clare

Median

€44,081

per year

Dublin

Median

€49,224

per year

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Clare

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

Dublin

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

Clare Gender Pay Gap

17%

Dublin Gender Pay Gap

18%

Sector-by-Sector Comparison

Sector Clare Dublin Diff
Information and Communication €61,313 €93,922 €-32,609
Financial, Insurance and Real Estate Activities €47,845 €69,042 €-21,197
Public Administration and Defence; Compulsory Social Security €55,159 €58,423 €-3,264
Education €58,118 €51,637 +€6,481
Industry (B to E) €51,484 €58,175 €-6,691
Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities €49,282 €58,846 €-9,564
Transportation and Storage €45,253 €47,042 €-1,789
Construction €42,911 €48,566 €-5,655
Human Health and Social Work Activities €41,655 €47,164 €-5,509
Administrative and Support Service Activities €39,367 €38,888 +€479
Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles €30,523 €35,599 €-5,076
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation and Other Service Activities €26,672 €32,868 €-6,196
Accommodation and Food Service Activities €26,596 €28,913 €-2,317

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has higher salaries: Clare or Dublin?
Dublin has higher salaries, with a median of €49,224 compared to €44,081 in Clare — 12% higher.
What is the gender pay gap in Clare vs Dublin?
The gender pay gap is 17% in Clare and 18% in Dublin.