Salary in Cavan

Based on CSO data · 2024

Median Salary

€40,596

per year

Mean Salary

€47,173

per year

vs National

N/A

-9% below average

Cavan — Median Annual Earnings

Gender Pay Gap

17%

Women earn €36,400 vs men at €43,939 (median)

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Cost of Living

€1,071

Avg monthly rent (2025 H1)

€12,848

Annual rent cost

32%

of median salary on rent

Cavan Profile

81,201

Population (Census 2022)

+6.6%

Growth since 2016

32.1%

Third-level educated

15,329

Live Register (2026 February)

Border region

Salaries by Sector in Cavan

Sector	Median Salary
Information and Communication	€63,566
Public Administration and Defence; Compulsory Social Security	€56,063
Education	€53,720
Financial, Insurance and Real Estate Activities	€52,500
Human Health and Social Work Activities	€42,851
Construction	€42,534
Industry (B to E)	€42,424
Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities	€41,250
Transportation and Storage	€37,157
Administrative and Support Service Activities	€35,466
Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles	€29,161
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation and Other Service Activities	€24,646
Accommodation and Food Service Activities	€23,480

Salary by Age Group in Cavan

40 - 49 years

€44,437

30 - 39 years

€44,242

50 - 59 years

€42,000

25 - 29 years

€39,692

60 years and over

€34,042

15 - 24 years

€23,487

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary in Cavan?

The median annual salary in Cavan is €40,596 as of 2024. This is 9% below the national average of €44,816.

What is the highest-paying sector in Cavan?

The highest-paying sector in Cavan is Information and Communication at €63,566 median annual salary.

What is the cost of living in Cavan?

The average monthly rent in Cavan is €1,071 (2025 H1), which is 32% of the median annual salary. Cavan has a population of 81,201 (Census 2022).

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