County comparison · Ireland
Laois vs Monaghan
Median annual earnings · Source: CSO 2024
Laois pays 14% more than Monaghan · €43,230 vs €37,867
Laois has the higher median salary at €43,230 per year, against €37,867 in Monaghan — a gap of 14%. 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 Laois still pays more today. Industry (B to E) is the sector where the two counties diverge most, with a difference of €10,013.
Growth Comparison
+2%
Laois annual growth (CAGR) since 2011
+2.4%
Monaghan annual growth (CAGR) since 2011
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Laois
Monaghan
Laois Gender Pay Gap
18%
Monaghan Gender Pay Gap
13%
Sector-by-Sector Comparison
| Sector | Laois | Monaghan | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information and Communication | €68,821 | €62,518 | +€6,303 |
| Public Administration and Defence; Compulsory Social Security | €59,326 | €53,870 | +€5,456 |
| Education | €52,426 | €57,193 | €-4,767 |
| Financial, Insurance and Real Estate Activities | €50,681 | €46,893 | +€3,788 |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities | €45,524 | €40,345 | +€5,179 |
| Construction | €45,421 | €39,300 | +€6,121 |
| Industry (B to E) | €47,165 | €37,152 | +€10,013 |
| Human Health and Social Work Activities | €43,923 | €39,918 | +€4,005 |
| Transportation and Storage | €42,753 | €36,794 | +€5,959 |
| Administrative and Support Service Activities | €38,198 | €33,070 | +€5,128 |
| Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles | €31,428 | €28,734 | +€2,694 |
| Arts, Entertainment, Recreation and Other Service Activities | €28,058 | €23,093 | +€4,965 |
| Accommodation and Food Service Activities | €23,402 | €22,646 | +€756 |
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