Dublin vs Wicklow

Salary comparison · 2024

Dublin pays 6% more than Wicklow

€49,224 vs €46,527 median

Dublin

Median

€49,224

per year

Wicklow

Median

€46,527

per year

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Dublin

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

Wicklow

€33,766€36,956€40,147€43,337€46,527201120142017202020232024

Dublin Gender Pay Gap

18%

Wicklow Gender Pay Gap

20%

Sector-by-Sector Comparison

Sector Dublin Wicklow Diff
Information and Communication €93,922 €89,154 +€4,768
Financial, Insurance and Real Estate Activities €69,042 €65,374 +€3,668
Public Administration and Defence; Compulsory Social Security €58,423 €59,902 €-1,479
Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities €58,846 €53,625 +€5,221
Industry (B to E) €58,175 €51,544 +€6,631
Education €51,637 €52,166 €-529
Transportation and Storage €47,042 €48,185 €-1,143
Construction €48,566 €44,718 +€3,848
Human Health and Social Work Activities €47,164 €44,246 +€2,918
Administrative and Support Service Activities €38,888 €40,196 €-1,308
Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles €35,599 €34,841 +€758
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation and Other Service Activities €32,868 €30,344 +€2,524
Accommodation and Food Service Activities €28,913 €26,110 +€2,803

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has higher salaries: Dublin or Wicklow?
Dublin has higher salaries, with a median of €49,224 compared to €46,527 in Wicklow — 6% higher.
What is the gender pay gap in Dublin vs Wicklow?
The gender pay gap is 18% in Dublin and 20% in Wicklow.