Dublin vs Kildare

Salary comparison · 2024

Dublin pays 2% more than Kildare

€49,224 vs €48,431 median

Dublin

Median

€49,224

per year

Kildare

Median

€48,431

per year

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Dublin

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

Kildare

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

Dublin Gender Pay Gap

18%

Kildare Gender Pay Gap

23%

Sector-by-Sector Comparison

Sector Dublin Kildare Diff
Information and Communication €93,922 €85,763 +€8,159
Financial, Insurance and Real Estate Activities €69,042 €64,025 +€5,017
Public Administration and Defence; Compulsory Social Security €58,423 €62,617 €-4,194
Industry (B to E) €58,175 €58,594 €-419
Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities €58,846 €56,327 +€2,519
Education €51,637 €56,440 €-4,803
Construction €48,566 €49,167 €-601
Human Health and Social Work Activities €47,164 €45,893 +€1,271
Transportation and Storage €47,042 €45,175 +€1,867
Administrative and Support Service Activities €38,888 €39,805 €-917
Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles €35,599 €36,159 €-560
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation and Other Service Activities €32,868 €31,782 +€1,086
Accommodation and Food Service Activities €28,913 €25,757 +€3,156

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has higher salaries: Dublin or Kildare?
Dublin has higher salaries, with a median of €49,224 compared to €48,431 in Kildare — 2% higher.
What is the gender pay gap in Dublin vs Kildare?
The gender pay gap is 18% in Dublin and 23% in Kildare.