Cork vs Cavan

Salary comparison · 2024

Cork pays 14% more than Cavan

€46,416 vs €40,596 median

Cork

Median

€46,416

per year

Cavan

Median

€40,596

per year

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Cork

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

Cavan

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

Cork Gender Pay Gap

23%

Cavan Gender Pay Gap

17%

Sector-by-Sector Comparison

Sector Cork Cavan Diff
Information and Communication €70,685 €63,566 +€7,119
Public Administration and Defence; Compulsory Social Security €56,725 €56,063 +€662
Education €53,500 €53,720 €-220
Industry (B to E) €63,027 €42,424 +€20,603
Financial, Insurance and Real Estate Activities €50,963 €52,500 €-1,537
Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities €52,953 €41,250 +€11,703
Construction €45,005 €42,534 +€2,471
Human Health and Social Work Activities €43,986 €42,851 +€1,135
Transportation and Storage €43,570 €37,157 +€6,413
Administrative and Support Service Activities €36,813 €35,466 +€1,347
Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles €35,633 €29,161 +€6,472
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation and Other Service Activities €25,858 €24,646 +€1,212
Accommodation and Food Service Activities €24,866 €23,480 +€1,386

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has higher salaries: Cork or Cavan?
Cork has higher salaries, with a median of €46,416 compared to €40,596 in Cavan — 14% higher.
What is the gender pay gap in Cork vs Cavan?
The gender pay gap is 23% in Cork and 17% in Cavan.