Age 50 - 59 years · Carlow

Salary for 50 - 59 years in Carlow

Median annual earnings · Source: CSO 2024

+8% vs county

€43,464

Median earnings for this age band · half earn less, half earn more

Workers aged 50 - 59 years in Carlow are in their senior career. Pay in this band often plateaus or edges down slightly compared with the 40s, as some workers shift toward part-time, advisory, or lower-intensity roles ahead of retirement. The median salary for this group is €43,464 per year as of 2024 — 8% above the Carlow-wide median across all ages.

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50 - 59 years workers in Carlow earn a median of €43,464 — ranked 19 of 26 counties for this age group.

Dublin pays the most nationally for this age group at €53,624.

Pay for this age group in Carlow has grown at +2.3% per year on average since 2011.

Median Salary

€43,464

50 - 59 years

Mean Salary

€52,796

50 - 59 years

County Average

€40,363

All ages

Salary Analysis: 50 - 59 years in Carlow

+2.3%

Annual growth (CAGR) since 2011

+7.6%

Real growth (after inflation)

19 / 26

National rank for 50 - 59 years

€53,624

Highest nationally (Dublin)

Salaries for workers aged 50 - 59 years in Carlow changed by +6% compared to the previous year.

Workers in Carlow earn the most between 30 - 39 years at €44,572, and the least between 15 - 24 years at €23,337.

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50 - 59 years salary trend in Carlow

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50 - 59 years
Carlow overall
€30,161€33,487€36,813€40,138€43,464201120142017202020232024

All Age Groups in Carlow

Age Group Median Salary vs County Avg
30 - 39 years €44,572 +10%
40 - 49 years €44,151 +9%
50 - 59 years €43,464 +8%
25 - 29 years €37,597 -7%
60 years and over €35,256 -13%
15 - 24 years €23,337 -42%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for 50 - 59 years in Carlow?
The median annual salary for workers aged 50 - 59 years in Carlow is €43,464 as of 2024. This is a +6% change from the previous year.
How does this compare to all age groups in Carlow?
Workers aged 50 - 59 years earn 8% more than the overall median of €40,363 in Carlow.
What is the peak earning age in Carlow?
The highest-earning age group in Carlow is 30 - 39 years with a median salary of €44,572. The lowest-earning group is 15 - 24 years at €23,337.
Which county pays the most for the 50 - 59 years age group?
Dublin has the highest median salary for 50 - 59 years at €53,624, while Monaghan has the lowest at €38,647. Carlow ranks 19 of 26 counties for this age group.
How has pay for 50 - 59 years in Carlow changed over time?
Since 2011, median salaries for 50 - 59 years in Carlow have grown at a compound annual rate of +2.3%. After adjusting for inflation, real growth over that period was +7.6%.

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