County comparison · Ireland

Dublin vs Leitrim

Median annual earnings · Source: CSO 2024

20% gap

Dublin pays 20% more than Leitrim · €49,224 vs €41,162

Dublin has the higher median salary at €49,224 per year, against €41,162 in Leitrim — a gap of 20%. Looking at the longer trend, Dublin has grown faster, at +2.5% per year on average. Information and Communication is the sector where the two counties diverge most, with a difference of €31,891.

Growth Comparison

+2.5%

Dublin annual growth (CAGR) since 2011

+2.1%

Leitrim annual growth (CAGR) since 2011

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Dublin

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

Leitrim

€30,834€33,416€35,998€38,580€41,162201120142017202020232024

Dublin Gender Pay Gap

18%

Leitrim Gender Pay Gap

8%

Sector-by-Sector Comparison

Sector Dublin Leitrim Diff
Information and Communication €93,922 €62,031 +€31,891
Financial, Insurance and Real Estate Activities €69,042 €50,520 +€18,522
Public Administration and Defence; Compulsory Social Security €58,423 €52,571 +€5,852
Education €51,637 €57,183 €-5,546
Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities €58,846 €41,146 +€17,700
Industry (B to E) €58,175 €40,225 +€17,950
Human Health and Social Work Activities €47,164 €43,221 +€3,943
Construction €48,566 €41,260 +€7,306
Transportation and Storage €47,042 €41,805 +€5,237
Administrative and Support Service Activities €38,888 €33,424 +€5,464
Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles €35,599 €28,517 +€7,082
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation and Other Service Activities €32,868 €22,778 +€10,090
Accommodation and Food Service Activities €28,913 €22,691 +€6,222

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has higher salaries: Dublin or Leitrim?
Dublin has higher salaries, with a median of €49,224 compared to €41,162 in Leitrim — 20% higher.
What is the gender pay gap in Dublin vs Leitrim?
The gender pay gap is 18% in Dublin and 8% in Leitrim.
Which county's salaries are growing faster: Dublin or Leitrim?
Dublin salaries are growing faster, at a compound annual rate of +2.5%, compared to +2.1% for Leitrim.
Which sector explains the biggest gap between Dublin and Leitrim?
Information and Communication shows the widest gap: €93,922 in Dublin versus €62,031 in Leitrim.