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Tipperary vs Wicklow

Median annual earnings · Source: CSO 2024

13% gap

Wicklow pays 13% more than Tipperary · €46,527 vs €41,338

Wicklow has the higher median salary at €46,527 per year, against €41,338 in Tipperary — a gap of 13%. Looking at the longer trend, Wicklow has grown faster, at +2.4% per year on average. Information and Communication is the sector where the two counties diverge most, with a difference of €29,096.

Growth Comparison

+2.2%

Tipperary annual growth (CAGR) since 2011

+2.4%

Wicklow annual growth (CAGR) since 2011

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Tipperary

€30,993€33,579€36,166€38,752€41,338201120142017202020232024

Wicklow

€33,766€36,956€40,147€43,337€46,527201120142017202020232024

Tipperary Gender Pay Gap

15%

Wicklow Gender Pay Gap

20%

Sector-by-Sector Comparison

Sector Tipperary Wicklow Diff
Information and Communication €60,058 €89,154 €-29,096
Financial, Insurance and Real Estate Activities €49,446 €65,374 €-15,928
Public Administration and Defence; Compulsory Social Security €53,507 €59,902 €-6,395
Education €55,404 €52,166 +€3,238
Industry (B to E) €45,026 €51,544 €-6,518
Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities €42,100 €53,625 €-11,525
Transportation and Storage €40,762 €48,185 €-7,423
Construction €42,189 €44,718 €-2,529
Human Health and Social Work Activities €41,876 €44,246 €-2,370
Administrative and Support Service Activities €35,941 €40,196 €-4,255
Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles €30,137 €34,841 €-4,704
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation and Other Service Activities €26,000 €30,344 €-4,344
Accommodation and Food Service Activities €22,313 €26,110 €-3,797

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has higher salaries: Tipperary or Wicklow?
Wicklow has higher salaries, with a median of €46,527 compared to €41,338 in Tipperary — 13% higher.
What is the gender pay gap in Tipperary vs Wicklow?
The gender pay gap is 15% in Tipperary and 20% in Wicklow.
Which county's salaries are growing faster: Tipperary or Wicklow?
Wicklow salaries are growing faster, at a compound annual rate of +2.4%, compared to +2.2% for Tipperary.
Which sector explains the biggest gap between Tipperary and Wicklow?
Information and Communication shows the widest gap: €60,058 in Tipperary versus €89,154 in Wicklow.