County comparison · Ireland
Kerry vs Monaghan
Median annual earnings · Source: CSO 2024
Kerry pays 3% more than Monaghan · €38,906 vs €37,867
Kerry has the higher median salary at €38,906 per year, against €37,867 in Monaghan — a gap of 3%. Looking at the longer trend, Monaghan has grown faster, at +2.4% per year on average — so Monaghan is closing the gap over time even though Kerry still pays more today. Industry (B to E) is the sector where the two counties diverge most, with a difference of €12,388.
Growth Comparison
+2.2%
Kerry annual growth (CAGR) since 2011
+2.4%
Monaghan annual growth (CAGR) since 2011
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Kerry
Monaghan
Kerry Gender Pay Gap
17%
Monaghan Gender Pay Gap
13%
Sector-by-Sector Comparison
| Sector | Kerry | Monaghan | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information and Communication | €57,702 | €62,518 | €-4,816 |
| Education | €55,264 | €57,193 | €-1,929 |
| Public Administration and Defence; Compulsory Social Security | €51,848 | €53,870 | €-2,022 |
| Financial, Insurance and Real Estate Activities | €41,770 | €46,893 | €-5,123 |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities | €47,070 | €40,345 | +€6,725 |
| Industry (B to E) | €49,540 | €37,152 | +€12,388 |
| Construction | €41,120 | €39,300 | +€1,820 |
| Human Health and Social Work Activities | €40,421 | €39,918 | +€503 |
| Transportation and Storage | €38,718 | €36,794 | +€1,924 |
| Administrative and Support Service Activities | €31,889 | €33,070 | €-1,181 |
| Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles | €29,759 | €28,734 | +€1,025 |
| Accommodation and Food Service Activities | €26,213 | €22,646 | +€3,567 |
| Arts, Entertainment, Recreation and Other Service Activities | €23,960 | €23,093 | +€867 |
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