Dublin vs Mayo

Salary comparison · 2024

Dublin pays 21% more than Mayo

€49,224 vs €40,657 median

Dublin

Median

€49,224

per year

Mayo

Median

€40,657

per year

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Dublin

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

Mayo

€29,999€32,664€35,328€37,993€40,657201120142017202020232024

Dublin Gender Pay Gap

18%

Mayo Gender Pay Gap

14%

Sector-by-Sector Comparison

Sector Dublin Mayo Diff
Information and Communication €93,922 €59,402 +€34,520
Financial, Insurance and Real Estate Activities €69,042 €44,561 +€24,481
Public Administration and Defence; Compulsory Social Security €58,423 €52,291 +€6,132
Education €51,637 €58,895 €-7,258
Industry (B to E) €58,175 €46,629 +€11,546
Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities €58,846 €43,444 +€15,402
Construction €48,566 €42,500 +€6,066
Human Health and Social Work Activities €47,164 €42,444 +€4,720
Transportation and Storage €47,042 €39,912 +€7,130
Administrative and Support Service Activities €38,888 €35,911 +€2,977
Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles €35,599 €29,376 +€6,223
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation and Other Service Activities €32,868 €25,392 +€7,476
Accommodation and Food Service Activities €28,913 €24,839 +€4,074

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has higher salaries: Dublin or Mayo?
Dublin has higher salaries, with a median of €49,224 compared to €40,657 in Mayo — 21% higher.
What is the gender pay gap in Dublin vs Mayo?
The gender pay gap is 18% in Dublin and 14% in Mayo.