Clare vs Limerick

Salary comparison · 2024

Limerick pays 1% more than Clare

€44,498 vs €44,081 median

Clare

Median

€44,081

per year

Limerick

Median

€44,498

per year

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Clare

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

Limerick

€32,174€35,255€38,336€41,417€44,498201120142017202020232024

Clare Gender Pay Gap

17%

Limerick Gender Pay Gap

17%

Sector-by-Sector Comparison

Sector Clare Limerick Diff
Information and Communication €61,313 €58,736 +€2,577
Education €58,118 €56,249 +€1,869
Industry (B to E) €51,484 €59,644 €-8,160
Public Administration and Defence; Compulsory Social Security €55,159 €55,693 €-534
Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities €49,282 €50,140 €-858
Financial, Insurance and Real Estate Activities €47,845 €50,432 €-2,587
Construction €42,911 €44,617 €-1,706
Human Health and Social Work Activities €41,655 €44,053 €-2,398
Transportation and Storage €45,253 €40,321 +€4,932
Administrative and Support Service Activities €39,367 €36,795 +€2,572
Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles €30,523 €31,423 €-900
Accommodation and Food Service Activities €26,596 €26,636 €-40
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation and Other Service Activities €26,672 €26,368 +€304

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has higher salaries: Clare or Limerick?
Limerick has higher salaries, with a median of €44,498 compared to €44,081 in Clare — 1% higher.
What is the gender pay gap in Clare vs Limerick?
The gender pay gap is 17% in Clare and 17% in Limerick.