Age 60 years and over · Cork
Salary for 60 years and over in Cork
Median annual earnings · Source: CSO 2024
€38,309
Median earnings for this age band · half earn less, half earn more
Workers aged 60 years and over in Cork are in their late career. This band mixes workers still in full-time senior roles with those transitioning to part-time or retirement, which widens the spread of reported salaries. The median salary for this group is €38,309 per year as of 2024 — 17% below the Cork-wide median across all ages.
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60 years and over workers in Cork earn a median of €38,309 — ranked 5 of 26 counties for this age group.
Dublin pays the most nationally for this age group at €42,147.
Pay for this age group in Cork has grown at +3.6% per year on average since 2011.
Median Salary
€38,309
60 years and over
Mean Salary
€48,178
60 years and over
County Average
€46,416
All ages
Salary Analysis: 60 years and over in Cork
+3.6%
Annual growth (CAGR) since 2011
+27%
Real growth (after inflation)
5 / 26
National rank for 60 years and over
€42,147
Highest nationally (Dublin)
Salaries for workers aged 60 years and over 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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60 years and over salary trend in Cork
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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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40 - 49 years in Cork
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