Dublin vs Limerick

Salary comparison · 2024

Dublin pays 11% more than Limerick

€49,224 vs €44,498 median

Dublin

Median

€49,224

per year

Limerick

Median

€44,498

per year

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Dublin

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

Limerick

€32,174€35,255€38,336€41,417€44,498201120142017202020232024

Dublin Gender Pay Gap

18%

Limerick Gender Pay Gap

17%

Sector-by-Sector Comparison

Sector Dublin Limerick Diff
Information and Communication €93,922 €58,736 +€35,186
Financial, Insurance and Real Estate Activities €69,042 €50,432 +€18,610
Industry (B to E) €58,175 €59,644 €-1,469
Public Administration and Defence; Compulsory Social Security €58,423 €55,693 +€2,730
Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities €58,846 €50,140 +€8,706
Education €51,637 €56,249 €-4,612
Construction €48,566 €44,617 +€3,949
Human Health and Social Work Activities €47,164 €44,053 +€3,111
Transportation and Storage €47,042 €40,321 +€6,721
Administrative and Support Service Activities €38,888 €36,795 +€2,093
Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles €35,599 €31,423 +€4,176
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation and Other Service Activities €32,868 €26,368 +€6,500
Accommodation and Food Service Activities €28,913 €26,636 +€2,277

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has higher salaries: Dublin or Limerick?
Dublin has higher salaries, with a median of €49,224 compared to €44,498 in Limerick — 11% higher.
What is the gender pay gap in Dublin vs Limerick?
The gender pay gap is 18% in Dublin and 17% in Limerick.