Age 40 - 49 years · Cork

Salary for 40 - 49 years in Cork

Median annual earnings · Source: CSO 2024

+13% vs county

€52,326

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

Workers aged 40 - 49 years in Cork are in their peak earning years. This is usually the highest-paid working decade, reflecting accumulated experience, seniority, and leadership responsibility. The median salary for this group is €52,326 per year as of 2024 — 13% above the Cork-wide median across all ages.

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40 - 49 years workers in Cork earn a median of €52,326 — ranked 5 of 26 counties for this age group.

Dublin pays the most nationally for this age group at €57,459.

Pay for this age group in Cork has grown at +2.5% per year on average since 2011.

Median Salary

€52,326

40 - 49 years

Mean Salary

€64,990

40 - 49 years

County Average

€46,416

All ages

Salary Analysis: 40 - 49 years in Cork

+2.5%

Annual growth (CAGR) since 2011

+10.3%

Real growth (after inflation)

5 / 26

National rank for 40 - 49 years

€57,459

Highest nationally (Dublin)

Salaries for workers aged 40 - 49 years in Cork changed by +4% 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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40 - 49 years salary trend in Cork

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40 - 49 years
Cork overall
€32,986€37,821€42,656€47,491€52,326201120142017202020232024

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 40 - 49 years in Cork?
The median annual salary for workers aged 40 - 49 years in Cork is €52,326 as of 2024. This is a +4% change from the previous year.
How does this compare to all age groups in Cork?
Workers aged 40 - 49 years earn 13% 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 40 - 49 years age group?
Dublin has the highest median salary for 40 - 49 years at €57,459, while Donegal has the lowest at €41,608. Cork ranks 5 of 26 counties for this age group.
How has pay for 40 - 49 years in Cork changed over time?
Since 2011, median salaries for 40 - 49 years in Cork have grown at a compound annual rate of +2.5%. After adjusting for inflation, real growth over that period was +10.3%.

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