County comparison · Ireland
Cork vs Louth
Median annual earnings · Source: CSO 2024
Cork pays 12% more than Louth · €46,416 vs €41,449
Cork has the higher median salary at €46,416 per year, against €41,449 in Louth — a gap of 12%. Looking at the longer trend, Cork has grown faster, at +2.7% per year on average. Industry (B to E) is the sector where the two counties diverge most, with a difference of €18,893.
Growth Comparison
+2.7%
Cork annual growth (CAGR) since 2011
+2.2%
Louth annual growth (CAGR) since 2011
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Cork
Louth
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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