Age 40 - 49 years · Donegal

Salary for 40 - 49 years in Donegal

Median annual earnings · Source: CSO 2024

+13% vs county

€41,608

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

Workers aged 40 - 49 years in Donegal 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 €41,608 per year as of 2024 — 13% above the Donegal-wide median across all ages.

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40 - 49 years workers in Donegal earn a median of €41,608 — ranked 26 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 Donegal has grown at +2.3% per year on average since 2011.

Median Salary

€41,608

40 - 49 years

Mean Salary

€48,461

40 - 49 years

County Average

€36,967

All ages

Salary Analysis: 40 - 49 years in Donegal

+2.3%

Annual growth (CAGR) since 2011

+8.2%

Real growth (after inflation)

26 / 26

National rank for 40 - 49 years

€57,459

Highest nationally (Dublin)

Salaries for workers aged 40 - 49 years in Donegal changed by +5% compared to the previous year.

Workers in Donegal earn the most between 40 - 49 years at €41,608, and the least between 15 - 24 years at €21,592.

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40 - 49 years salary trend in Donegal

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40 - 49 years
Donegal overall
€26,992€30,646€34,300€37,954€41,608201120142017202020232024

All Age Groups in Donegal

Age Group Median Salary vs County Avg
40 - 49 years €41,608 +13%
30 - 39 years €40,011 +8%
50 - 59 years €39,620 +7%
25 - 29 years €36,185 -2%
60 years and over €30,224 -18%
15 - 24 years €21,592 -42%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for 40 - 49 years in Donegal?
The median annual salary for workers aged 40 - 49 years in Donegal is €41,608 as of 2024. This is a +5% change from the previous year.
How does this compare to all age groups in Donegal?
Workers aged 40 - 49 years earn 13% more than the overall median of €36,967 in Donegal.
What is the peak earning age in Donegal?
The highest-earning age group in Donegal is 40 - 49 years with a median salary of €41,608. The lowest-earning group is 15 - 24 years at €21,592.
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. Donegal ranks 26 of 26 counties for this age group.
How has pay for 40 - 49 years in Donegal changed over time?
Since 2011, median salaries for 40 - 49 years in Donegal have grown at a compound annual rate of +2.3%. After adjusting for inflation, real growth over that period was +8.2%.

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