Clare vs Kildare

Salary comparison · 2024

Kildare pays 10% more than Clare

€48,431 vs €44,081 median

Clare

Median

€44,081

per year

Kildare

Median

€48,431

per year

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Clare

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

Kildare

€35,296€38,580€41,864€45,147€48,431201120142017202020232024

Clare Gender Pay Gap

17%

Kildare Gender Pay Gap

23%

Sector-by-Sector Comparison

Sector Clare Kildare Diff
Information and Communication €61,313 €85,763 €-24,450
Public Administration and Defence; Compulsory Social Security €55,159 €62,617 €-7,458
Education €58,118 €56,440 +€1,678
Financial, Insurance and Real Estate Activities €47,845 €64,025 €-16,180
Industry (B to E) €51,484 €58,594 €-7,110
Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities €49,282 €56,327 €-7,045
Construction €42,911 €49,167 €-6,256
Transportation and Storage €45,253 €45,175 +€78
Human Health and Social Work Activities €41,655 €45,893 €-4,238
Administrative and Support Service Activities €39,367 €39,805 €-438
Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles €30,523 €36,159 €-5,636
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation and Other Service Activities €26,672 €31,782 €-5,110
Accommodation and Food Service Activities €26,596 €25,757 +€839

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has higher salaries: Clare or Kildare?
Kildare has higher salaries, with a median of €48,431 compared to €44,081 in Clare — 10% higher.
What is the gender pay gap in Clare vs Kildare?
The gender pay gap is 17% in Clare and 23% in Kildare.