County comparison · Ireland

Kilkenny vs Roscommon

Median annual earnings · Source: CSO 2024

2% gap

Kilkenny

€43,132

Roscommon

€42,150

Kilkenny pays 2% more than Roscommon · €43,132 vs €42,150

Kilkenny has the higher median salary at €43,132 per year, against €42,150 in Roscommon — a gap of 2%. Looking at the longer trend, Kilkenny has grown faster, at +2.3% per year on average. Industry (B to E) is the sector where the two counties diverge most, with a difference of €8,979.

Growth Comparison

+2.3%

Kilkenny annual growth (CAGR) since 2011

+2.2%

Roscommon annual growth (CAGR) since 2011

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Kilkenny

€31,837€34,661€37,485€40,308€43,132201120142017202020232024

Roscommon

€31,326€34,032€36,738€39,444€42,150201120142017202020232024

Kilkenny Gender Pay Gap

14%

Roscommon Gender Pay Gap

11%

Sector-by-Sector Comparison

Sector Kilkenny Roscommon Diff
Information and Communication €61,062 €64,141 €-3,079
Education €55,185 €57,102 €-1,917
Public Administration and Defence; Compulsory Social Security €54,057 €56,245 €-2,188
Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities €49,904 €43,916 +€5,988
Financial, Insurance and Real Estate Activities €46,970 €46,687 +€283
Industry (B to E) €51,155 €42,176 +€8,979
Construction €45,433 €43,180 +€2,253
Human Health and Social Work Activities €45,059 €43,014 +€2,045
Transportation and Storage €39,548 €41,695 €-2,147
Administrative and Support Service Activities €34,065 €35,291 €-1,226
Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles €30,852 €30,408 +€444
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation and Other Service Activities €27,481 €26,056 +€1,425
Accommodation and Food Service Activities €24,949 €23,724 +€1,225

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has higher salaries: Kilkenny or Roscommon?
Kilkenny has higher salaries, with a median of €43,132 compared to €42,150 in Roscommon — 2% higher.
What is the gender pay gap in Kilkenny vs Roscommon?
The gender pay gap is 14% in Kilkenny and 11% in Roscommon.
Which county's salaries are growing faster: Kilkenny or Roscommon?
Kilkenny salaries are growing faster, at a compound annual rate of +2.3%, compared to +2.2% for Roscommon.
Which sector explains the biggest gap between Kilkenny and Roscommon?
Industry (B to E) shows the widest gap: €51,155 in Kilkenny versus €42,176 in Roscommon.