Donegal vs Kildare

Salary comparison · 2024

Kildare pays 31% more than Donegal

€48,431 vs €36,967 median

Donegal

Median

€36,967

per year

Kildare

Median

€48,431

per year

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Donegal

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

Kildare

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

Donegal Gender Pay Gap

8%

Kildare Gender Pay Gap

23%

Sector-by-Sector Comparison

Sector Donegal Kildare Diff
Information and Communication €49,369 €85,763 €-36,394
Public Administration and Defence; Compulsory Social Security €51,423 €62,617 €-11,194
Education €55,582 €56,440 €-858
Financial, Insurance and Real Estate Activities €41,915 €64,025 €-22,110
Industry (B to E) €36,333 €58,594 €-22,261
Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities €37,881 €56,327 €-18,446
Human Health and Social Work Activities €43,273 €45,893 €-2,620
Construction €35,000 €49,167 €-14,167
Transportation and Storage €33,828 €45,175 €-11,347
Administrative and Support Service Activities €30,278 €39,805 €-9,527
Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles €26,325 €36,159 €-9,834
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation and Other Service Activities €21,194 €31,782 €-10,588
Accommodation and Food Service Activities €20,663 €25,757 €-5,094

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has higher salaries: Donegal or Kildare?
Kildare has higher salaries, with a median of €48,431 compared to €36,967 in Donegal — 31% higher.
What is the gender pay gap in Donegal vs Kildare?
The gender pay gap is 8% in Donegal and 23% in Kildare.