Dublin vs Waterford

Salary comparison · 2024

Dublin pays 16% more than Waterford

€49,224 vs €42,460 median

Dublin

Median

€49,224

per year

Waterford

Median

€42,460

per year

Dublin

€35,550€38,969€42,387€45,806€49,22420112013201520172019202120232024

Waterford

€31,595€34,311€37,028€39,744€42,46020112013201520172019202120232024

Dublin Gender Pay Gap

18%

Waterford Gender Pay Gap

20%

Sector-by-Sector Comparison

Sector Dublin Waterford Diff
Information and Communication €93,922 €57,488 +€36,434
Industry (B to E) €58,175 €54,721 +€3,454
Financial, Insurance and Real Estate Activities €69,042 €43,766 +€25,276
Public Administration and Defence; Compulsory Social Security €58,423 €54,179 +€4,244
Education €51,637 €55,086 €-3,449
Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities €58,846 €44,094 +€14,752
Human Health and Social Work Activities €47,164 €43,923 +€3,241
Construction €48,566 €41,600 +€6,966
Transportation and Storage €47,042 €40,080 +€6,962
Administrative and Support Service Activities €38,888 €31,600 +€7,288
Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles €35,599 €29,793 +€5,806
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation and Other Service Activities €32,868 €26,142 +€6,726
Accommodation and Food Service Activities €28,913 €23,381 +€5,532

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has higher salaries: Dublin or Waterford?

Dublin has higher salaries, with a median of €49,224 compared to €42,460 in Waterford — 16% higher.

What is the gender pay gap in Dublin vs Waterford?

The gender pay gap is 18% in Dublin and 20% in Waterford.

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