Dublin vs Sligo

Salary comparison · 2024

Dublin pays 16% more than Sligo

€49,224 vs €42,468 median

Dublin

Median

€49,224

per year

Sligo

Median

€42,468

per year

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Dublin

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

Sligo

€32,014€34,628€37,241€39,855€42,468201120142017202020232024

Dublin Gender Pay Gap

18%

Sligo Gender Pay Gap

7%

Sector-by-Sector Comparison

Sector Dublin Sligo Diff
Information and Communication €93,922 €51,100 +€42,822
Financial, Insurance and Real Estate Activities €69,042 €43,276 +€25,766
Public Administration and Defence; Compulsory Social Security €58,423 €53,416 +€5,007
Education €51,637 €59,313 €-7,676
Industry (B to E) €58,175 €47,684 +€10,491
Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities €58,846 €45,000 +€13,846
Human Health and Social Work Activities €47,164 €48,180 €-1,016
Transportation and Storage €47,042 €41,930 +€5,112
Construction €48,566 €39,711 +€8,855
Administrative and Support Service Activities €38,888 €32,961 +€5,927
Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles €35,599 €28,886 +€6,713
Accommodation and Food Service Activities €28,913 €25,204 +€3,709
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation and Other Service Activities €32,868 €20,273 +€12,595

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has higher salaries: Dublin or Sligo?
Dublin has higher salaries, with a median of €49,224 compared to €42,468 in Sligo — 16% higher.
What is the gender pay gap in Dublin vs Sligo?
The gender pay gap is 18% in Dublin and 7% in Sligo.