Dublin vs Kerry

Salary comparison · 2024

Dublin pays 27% more than Kerry

€49,224 vs €38,906 median

Dublin

Median

€49,224

per year

Kerry

Median

€38,906

per year

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Dublin

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

Kerry

€29,069€31,528€33,988€36,447€38,906201120142017202020232024

Dublin Gender Pay Gap

18%

Kerry Gender Pay Gap

17%

Sector-by-Sector Comparison

Sector Dublin Kerry Diff
Information and Communication €93,922 €57,702 +€36,220
Financial, Insurance and Real Estate Activities €69,042 €41,770 +€27,272
Public Administration and Defence; Compulsory Social Security €58,423 €51,848 +€6,575
Industry (B to E) €58,175 €49,540 +€8,635
Education €51,637 €55,264 €-3,627
Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities €58,846 €47,070 +€11,776
Construction €48,566 €41,120 +€7,446
Human Health and Social Work Activities €47,164 €40,421 +€6,743
Transportation and Storage €47,042 €38,718 +€8,324
Administrative and Support Service Activities €38,888 €31,889 +€6,999
Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles €35,599 €29,759 +€5,840
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation and Other Service Activities €32,868 €23,960 +€8,908
Accommodation and Food Service Activities €28,913 €26,213 +€2,700

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has higher salaries: Dublin or Kerry?
Dublin has higher salaries, with a median of €49,224 compared to €38,906 in Kerry — 27% higher.
What is the gender pay gap in Dublin vs Kerry?
The gender pay gap is 18% in Dublin and 17% in Kerry.