Galway vs Louth

Salary comparison · 2024

Galway pays 6% more than Louth

€43,995 vs €41,449 median

Galway

Median

€43,995

per year

Louth

Median

€41,449

per year

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Galway

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

Louth

€30,274€33,068€35,862€38,655€41,449201120142017202020232024

Galway Gender Pay Gap

12%

Louth Gender Pay Gap

18%

Sector-by-Sector Comparison

Sector Galway Louth Diff
Information and Communication €70,556 €63,995 +€6,561
Education €59,410 €53,541 +€5,869
Public Administration and Defence; Compulsory Social Security €54,987 €55,292 €-305
Financial, Insurance and Real Estate Activities €47,978 €49,290 €-1,312
Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities €47,835 €45,877 +€1,958
Human Health and Social Work Activities €45,493 €43,827 +€1,666
Industry (B to E) €45,154 €44,134 +€1,020
Construction €43,962 €43,160 +€802
Transportation and Storage €39,555 €43,992 €-4,437
Administrative and Support Service Activities €35,389 €35,234 +€155
Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles €33,557 €31,807 +€1,750
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation and Other Service Activities €26,795 €27,330 €-535
Accommodation and Food Service Activities €27,265 €21,950 +€5,315

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has higher salaries: Galway or Louth?
Galway has higher salaries, with a median of €43,995 compared to €41,449 in Louth — 6% higher.
What is the gender pay gap in Galway vs Louth?
The gender pay gap is 12% in Galway and 18% in Louth.