Age 30 - 39 years · Cork

Salary for 30 - 39 years in Cork

Median annual earnings · Source: CSO 2024

+10% vs county

€50,903

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

Workers aged 30 - 39 years in Cork are in their establishing career. This decade typically covers the shift from individual-contributor roles into management or deep technical specialisation, which is usually visible as a step up in pay. The median salary for this group is €50,903 per year as of 2024 — 10% above the Cork-wide median across all ages.

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30 - 39 years workers in Cork earn a median of €50,903 — ranked 3 of 26 counties for this age group.

Dublin pays the most nationally for this age group at €53,583.

Pay for this age group in Cork has grown at +2.6% per year on average since 2011.

Median Salary

€50,903

30 - 39 years

Mean Salary

€57,860

30 - 39 years

County Average

€46,416

All ages

Salary Analysis: 30 - 39 years in Cork

+2.6%

Annual growth (CAGR) since 2011

+12.2%

Real growth (after inflation)

3 / 26

National rank for 30 - 39 years

€53,583

Highest nationally (Dublin)

Salaries for workers aged 30 - 39 years in Cork changed by +5% compared to the previous year.

Workers in Cork earn the most between 40 - 49 years at €52,326, and the least between 15 - 24 years at €22,036.

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30 - 39 years salary trend in Cork

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30 - 39 years
Cork overall
€32,986€37,465€41,945€46,424€50,903201120142017202020232024

All Age Groups in Cork

Age Group Median Salary vs County Avg
40 - 49 years €52,326 +13%
30 - 39 years €50,903 +10%
50 - 59 years €49,894 +7%
25 - 29 years €41,102 -11%
60 years and over €38,309 -17%
15 - 24 years €22,036 -53%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for 30 - 39 years in Cork?
The median annual salary for workers aged 30 - 39 years in Cork is €50,903 as of 2024. This is a +5% change from the previous year.
How does this compare to all age groups in Cork?
Workers aged 30 - 39 years earn 10% more than the overall median of €46,416 in Cork.
What is the peak earning age in Cork?
The highest-earning age group in Cork is 40 - 49 years with a median salary of €52,326. The lowest-earning group is 15 - 24 years at €22,036.
Which county pays the most for the 30 - 39 years age group?
Dublin has the highest median salary for 30 - 39 years at €53,583, while Donegal has the lowest at €40,011. Cork ranks 3 of 26 counties for this age group.
How has pay for 30 - 39 years in Cork changed over time?
Since 2011, median salaries for 30 - 39 years in Cork have grown at a compound annual rate of +2.6%. After adjusting for inflation, real growth over that period was +12.2%.

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