Cork vs Kildare

Salary comparison · 2024

Kildare pays 4% more than Cork

€48,431 vs €46,416 median

Cork

Median

€46,416

per year

Kildare

Median

€48,431

per year

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Cork

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

Kildare

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

Cork Gender Pay Gap

23%

Kildare Gender Pay Gap

23%

Sector-by-Sector Comparison

Sector Cork Kildare Diff
Information and Communication €70,685 €85,763 €-15,078
Industry (B to E) €63,027 €58,594 +€4,433
Public Administration and Defence; Compulsory Social Security €56,725 €62,617 €-5,892
Financial, Insurance and Real Estate Activities €50,963 €64,025 €-13,062
Education €53,500 €56,440 €-2,940
Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities €52,953 €56,327 €-3,374
Construction €45,005 €49,167 €-4,162
Human Health and Social Work Activities €43,986 €45,893 €-1,907
Transportation and Storage €43,570 €45,175 €-1,605
Administrative and Support Service Activities €36,813 €39,805 €-2,992
Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles €35,633 €36,159 €-526
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation and Other Service Activities €25,858 €31,782 €-5,924
Accommodation and Food Service Activities €24,866 €25,757 €-891

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has higher salaries: Cork or Kildare?
Kildare has higher salaries, with a median of €48,431 compared to €46,416 in Cork — 4% higher.
What is the gender pay gap in Cork vs Kildare?
The gender pay gap is 23% in Cork and 23% in Kildare.