County comparison · Ireland

Limerick vs Leitrim

Median annual earnings · Source: CSO 2024

8% gap

Limerick

€44,498

Leitrim

€41,162

Limerick pays 8% more than Leitrim · €44,498 vs €41,162

Limerick has the higher median salary at €44,498 per year, against €41,162 in Leitrim — a gap of 8%. Looking at the longer trend, Limerick has grown faster, at +2.5% per year on average. Industry (B to E) is the sector where the two counties diverge most, with a difference of €19,419.

Growth Comparison

+2.5%

Limerick annual growth (CAGR) since 2011

+2.1%

Leitrim annual growth (CAGR) since 2011

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Limerick

€32,174€35,255€38,336€41,417€44,498201120142017202020232024

Leitrim

€30,834€33,416€35,998€38,580€41,162201120142017202020232024

Limerick Gender Pay Gap

17%

Leitrim Gender Pay Gap

8%

Sector-by-Sector Comparison

Sector Limerick Leitrim Diff
Information and Communication €58,736 €62,031 €-3,295
Education €56,249 €57,183 €-934
Public Administration and Defence; Compulsory Social Security €55,693 €52,571 +€3,122
Financial, Insurance and Real Estate Activities €50,432 €50,520 €-88
Industry (B to E) €59,644 €40,225 +€19,419
Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities €50,140 €41,146 +€8,994
Human Health and Social Work Activities €44,053 €43,221 +€832
Construction €44,617 €41,260 +€3,357
Transportation and Storage €40,321 €41,805 €-1,484
Administrative and Support Service Activities €36,795 €33,424 +€3,371
Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles €31,423 €28,517 +€2,906
Accommodation and Food Service Activities €26,636 €22,691 +€3,945
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation and Other Service Activities €26,368 €22,778 +€3,590

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has higher salaries: Limerick or Leitrim?
Limerick has higher salaries, with a median of €44,498 compared to €41,162 in Leitrim — 8% higher.
What is the gender pay gap in Limerick vs Leitrim?
The gender pay gap is 17% in Limerick and 8% in Leitrim.
Which county's salaries are growing faster: Limerick or Leitrim?
Limerick salaries are growing faster, at a compound annual rate of +2.5%, compared to +2.1% for Leitrim.
Which sector explains the biggest gap between Limerick and Leitrim?
Industry (B to E) shows the widest gap: €59,644 in Limerick versus €40,225 in Leitrim.