County comparison · Ireland

Dublin vs Tipperary

Median annual earnings · Source: CSO 2024

19% gap

Dublin pays 19% more than Tipperary · €49,224 vs €41,338

Dublin has the higher median salary at €49,224 per year, against €41,338 in Tipperary — a gap of 19%. 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 €33,864.

Growth Comparison

+2.5%

Dublin annual growth (CAGR) since 2011

+2.2%

Tipperary annual growth (CAGR) since 2011

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Dublin

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

Tipperary

€30,993€33,579€36,166€38,752€41,338201120142017202020232024

Dublin Gender Pay Gap

18%

Tipperary Gender Pay Gap

15%

Sector-by-Sector Comparison

Sector Dublin Tipperary Diff
Information and Communication €93,922 €60,058 +€33,864
Financial, Insurance and Real Estate Activities €69,042 €49,446 +€19,596
Public Administration and Defence; Compulsory Social Security €58,423 €53,507 +€4,916
Education €51,637 €55,404 €-3,767
Industry (B to E) €58,175 €45,026 +€13,149
Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities €58,846 €42,100 +€16,746
Construction €48,566 €42,189 +€6,377
Human Health and Social Work Activities €47,164 €41,876 +€5,288
Transportation and Storage €47,042 €40,762 +€6,280
Administrative and Support Service Activities €38,888 €35,941 +€2,947
Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles €35,599 €30,137 +€5,462
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation and Other Service Activities €32,868 €26,000 +€6,868
Accommodation and Food Service Activities €28,913 €22,313 +€6,600

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has higher salaries: Dublin or Tipperary?
Dublin has higher salaries, with a median of €49,224 compared to €41,338 in Tipperary — 19% higher.
What is the gender pay gap in Dublin vs Tipperary?
The gender pay gap is 18% in Dublin and 15% in Tipperary.
Which county's salaries are growing faster: Dublin or Tipperary?
Dublin salaries are growing faster, at a compound annual rate of +2.5%, compared to +2.2% for Tipperary.
Which sector explains the biggest gap between Dublin and Tipperary?
Information and Communication shows the widest gap: €93,922 in Dublin versus €60,058 in Tipperary.