Salary in Carlow
Based on CSO data · 2024
Median Salary
€40,363
per year
Mean Salary
€47,834
per year
vs National
N/A
-10% below average
Carlow — Median Annual Earnings
Gender Pay Gap
19%
Women earn €35,626 vs men at €44,142 (median)
Cost of Living
€1,249
Avg monthly rent (2025 H1)
€14,987
Annual rent cost
37%
of median salary on rent
Carlow Profile
61,931
Population (Census 2022)
+8.8%
Growth since 2016
34.8%
Third-level educated
17,224
Live Register (2026 February)
South-East region
Salaries by Sector in Carlow
| Sector | Median Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Information and Communication | €66,959 | |
| Public Administration and Defence; Compulsory Social Security | €56,974 | |
| Education | €55,074 | |
| Financial, Insurance and Real Estate Activities | €48,268 | |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities | €44,100 | |
| Construction | €43,325 | |
| Industry (B to E) | €42,320 | |
| Transportation and Storage | €38,915 | |
| Human Health and Social Work Activities | €38,870 | |
| Administrative and Support Service Activities | €38,209 | |
| Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles | €29,986 | |
| Arts, Entertainment, Recreation and Other Service Activities | €24,961 | |
| Accommodation and Food Service Activities | €23,630 |
Salary by Age Group in Carlow
30 - 39 years
€44,572
40 - 49 years
€44,151
50 - 59 years
€43,464
25 - 29 years
€37,597
60 years and over
€35,256
15 - 24 years
€23,337
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What is the average salary in Carlow?
The median annual salary in Carlow is €40,363 as of 2024. This is 10% below the national average of €44,816.
What is the highest-paying sector in Carlow?
The highest-paying sector in Carlow is Information and Communication at €66,959 median annual salary.
What is the cost of living in Carlow?
The average monthly rent in Carlow is €1,249 (2025 H1), which is 37% of the median annual salary. Carlow has a population of 61,931 (Census 2022).
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