Cork vs Louth

Salary comparison · 2024

Cork pays 12% more than Louth

€46,416 vs €41,449 median

Cork

Median

€46,416

per year

Louth

Median

€41,449

per year

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Cork

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

Louth

€30,274€33,068€35,862€38,655€41,449201120142017202020232024

Cork Gender Pay Gap

23%

Louth Gender Pay Gap

18%

Sector-by-Sector Comparison

Sector Cork Louth Diff
Information and Communication €70,685 €63,995 +€6,690
Public Administration and Defence; Compulsory Social Security €56,725 €55,292 +€1,433
Industry (B to E) €63,027 €44,134 +€18,893
Education €53,500 €53,541 €-41
Financial, Insurance and Real Estate Activities €50,963 €49,290 +€1,673
Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities €52,953 €45,877 +€7,076
Construction €45,005 €43,160 +€1,845
Human Health and Social Work Activities €43,986 €43,827 +€159
Transportation and Storage €43,570 €43,992 €-422
Administrative and Support Service Activities €36,813 €35,234 +€1,579
Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles €35,633 €31,807 +€3,826
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation and Other Service Activities €25,858 €27,330 €-1,472
Accommodation and Food Service Activities €24,866 €21,950 +€2,916

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has higher salaries: Cork or Louth?
Cork has higher salaries, with a median of €46,416 compared to €41,449 in Louth — 12% higher.
What is the gender pay gap in Cork vs Louth?
The gender pay gap is 23% in Cork and 18% in Louth.