Dublin vs Kilkenny

Salary comparison · 2024

Dublin pays 14% more than Kilkenny

€49,224 vs €43,132 median

Dublin

Median

€49,224

per year

Kilkenny

Median

€43,132

per year

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Dublin

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

Kilkenny

€31,837€34,661€37,485€40,308€43,132201120142017202020232024

Dublin Gender Pay Gap

18%

Kilkenny Gender Pay Gap

14%

Sector-by-Sector Comparison

Sector Dublin Kilkenny Diff
Information and Communication €93,922 €61,062 +€32,860
Financial, Insurance and Real Estate Activities €69,042 €46,970 +€22,072
Public Administration and Defence; Compulsory Social Security €58,423 €54,057 +€4,366
Industry (B to E) €58,175 €51,155 +€7,020
Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities €58,846 €49,904 +€8,942
Education €51,637 €55,185 €-3,548
Construction €48,566 €45,433 +€3,133
Human Health and Social Work Activities €47,164 €45,059 +€2,105
Transportation and Storage €47,042 €39,548 +€7,494
Administrative and Support Service Activities €38,888 €34,065 +€4,823
Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles €35,599 €30,852 +€4,747
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation and Other Service Activities €32,868 €27,481 +€5,387
Accommodation and Food Service Activities €28,913 €24,949 +€3,964

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has higher salaries: Dublin or Kilkenny?
Dublin has higher salaries, with a median of €49,224 compared to €43,132 in Kilkenny — 14% higher.
What is the gender pay gap in Dublin vs Kilkenny?
The gender pay gap is 18% in Dublin and 14% in Kilkenny.