Galway vs Kerry

Salary comparison · 2024

Galway pays 13% more than Kerry

€43,995 vs €38,906 median

Galway

Median

€43,995

per year

Kerry

Median

€38,906

per year

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Galway

€31,816€34,861€37,906€40,950€43,995201120142017202020232024

Kerry

€29,069€31,528€33,988€36,447€38,906201120142017202020232024

Galway Gender Pay Gap

12%

Kerry Gender Pay Gap

17%

Sector-by-Sector Comparison

Sector Galway Kerry Diff
Information and Communication €70,556 €57,702 +€12,854
Education €59,410 €55,264 +€4,146
Public Administration and Defence; Compulsory Social Security €54,987 €51,848 +€3,139
Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities €47,835 €47,070 +€765
Industry (B to E) €45,154 €49,540 €-4,386
Financial, Insurance and Real Estate Activities €47,978 €41,770 +€6,208
Human Health and Social Work Activities €45,493 €40,421 +€5,072
Construction €43,962 €41,120 +€2,842
Transportation and Storage €39,555 €38,718 +€837
Administrative and Support Service Activities €35,389 €31,889 +€3,500
Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles €33,557 €29,759 +€3,798
Accommodation and Food Service Activities €27,265 €26,213 +€1,052
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation and Other Service Activities €26,795 €23,960 +€2,835

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has higher salaries: Galway or Kerry?
Galway has higher salaries, with a median of €43,995 compared to €38,906 in Kerry — 13% higher.
What is the gender pay gap in Galway vs Kerry?
The gender pay gap is 12% in Galway and 17% in Kerry.