County comparison · Ireland

Offaly vs Roscommon

Median annual earnings · Source: CSO 2024

2% gap

Roscommon pays 2% more than Offaly · €42,150 vs €41,464

Roscommon has the higher median salary at €42,150 per year, against €41,464 in Offaly — a gap of 2%. Looking at the longer trend, Offaly has grown faster, at +2.2% per year on average — so Offaly is closing the gap over time even though Roscommon still pays more today. Education is the sector where the two counties diverge most, with a difference of €4,969.

Growth Comparison

+2.2%

Offaly annual growth (CAGR) since 2011

+2.2%

Roscommon annual growth (CAGR) since 2011

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Offaly

€31,188€33,757€36,326€38,895€41,464201120142017202020232024

Roscommon

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

Offaly Gender Pay Gap

16%

Roscommon Gender Pay Gap

11%

Sector-by-Sector Comparison

Sector Offaly Roscommon Diff
Information and Communication €64,376 €64,141 +€235
Public Administration and Defence; Compulsory Social Security €54,818 €56,245 €-1,427
Education €52,133 €57,102 €-4,969
Financial, Insurance and Real Estate Activities €50,211 €46,687 +€3,524
Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities €44,980 €43,916 +€1,064
Human Health and Social Work Activities €44,419 €43,014 +€1,405
Construction €43,442 €43,180 +€262
Industry (B to E) €41,037 €42,176 €-1,139
Transportation and Storage €40,840 €41,695 €-855
Administrative and Support Service Activities €36,278 €35,291 +€987
Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles €30,990 €30,408 +€582
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation and Other Service Activities €27,169 €26,056 +€1,113
Accommodation and Food Service Activities €22,858 €23,724 €-866

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has higher salaries: Offaly or Roscommon?
Roscommon has higher salaries, with a median of €42,150 compared to €41,464 in Offaly — 2% higher.
What is the gender pay gap in Offaly vs Roscommon?
The gender pay gap is 16% in Offaly and 11% in Roscommon.
Which county's salaries are growing faster: Offaly or Roscommon?
Offaly salaries are growing faster, at a compound annual rate of +2.2%, compared to +2.2% for Roscommon.
Which sector explains the biggest gap between Offaly and Roscommon?
Education shows the widest gap: €52,133 in Offaly versus €57,102 in Roscommon.