Donegal vs Dublin

Salary comparison · 2024

Dublin pays 33% more than Donegal

€49,224 vs €36,967 median

Donegal

Median

€36,967

per year

Dublin

Median

€49,224

per year

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Donegal

€26,992€29,486€31,980€34,473€36,967201120142017202020232024

Dublin

€35,550€38,969€42,387€45,806€49,224201120142017202020232024

Donegal Gender Pay Gap

8%

Dublin Gender Pay Gap

18%

Sector-by-Sector Comparison

Sector Donegal Dublin Diff
Information and Communication €49,369 €93,922 €-44,553
Financial, Insurance and Real Estate Activities €41,915 €69,042 €-27,127
Public Administration and Defence; Compulsory Social Security €51,423 €58,423 €-7,000
Education €55,582 €51,637 +€3,945
Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities €37,881 €58,846 €-20,965
Industry (B to E) €36,333 €58,175 €-21,842
Human Health and Social Work Activities €43,273 €47,164 €-3,891
Construction €35,000 €48,566 €-13,566
Transportation and Storage €33,828 €47,042 €-13,214
Administrative and Support Service Activities €30,278 €38,888 €-8,610
Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles €26,325 €35,599 €-9,274
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation and Other Service Activities €21,194 €32,868 €-11,674
Accommodation and Food Service Activities €20,663 €28,913 €-8,250

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has higher salaries: Donegal or Dublin?
Dublin has higher salaries, with a median of €49,224 compared to €36,967 in Donegal — 33% higher.
What is the gender pay gap in Donegal vs Dublin?
The gender pay gap is 8% in Donegal and 18% in Dublin.