Salary in Cork

Based on CSO data · 2024

Median Salary

€46,416

per year

Mean Salary

€57,273

per year

vs National

N/A

+4% above average

Cork — Median Annual Earnings

Gender Pay Gap

23%

Women earn €40,427 vs men at €52,359 (median)

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Cost of Living

€1,488

Avg monthly rent (2025 H1)

€17,853

Annual rent cost

38%

of median salary on rent

Cork Profile

581,231

Population (Census 2022)

+7.1%

Growth since 2016

43%

Third-level educated

20,148

Live Register (2026 February)

South-West region

Salaries by Sector in Cork

Sector	Median Salary
Information and Communication	€70,685
Industry (B to E)	€63,027
Public Administration and Defence; Compulsory Social Security	€56,725
Education	€53,500
Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities	€52,953
Financial, Insurance and Real Estate Activities	€50,963
Construction	€45,005
Human Health and Social Work Activities	€43,986
Transportation and Storage	€43,570
Administrative and Support Service Activities	€36,813
Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles	€35,633
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation and Other Service Activities	€25,858
Accommodation and Food Service Activities	€24,866

Salary by Age Group in Cork

40 - 49 years

€52,326

30 - 39 years

€50,903

50 - 59 years

€49,894

25 - 29 years

€41,102

60 years and over

€38,309

15 - 24 years

€22,036

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary in Cork?

The median annual salary in Cork is €46,416 as of 2024. This is 4% above the national average of €44,816.

What is the highest-paying sector in Cork?

The highest-paying sector in Cork is Information and Communication at €70,685 median annual salary.

What is the cost of living in Cork?

The average monthly rent in Cork is €1,488 (2025 H1), which is 38% of the median annual salary. Cork has a population of 581,231 (Census 2022).

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