Male pay · Donegal

Male Salary in Donegal

Median annual earnings · Source: CSO 2024

8% gender gap

€38,425

Median male earnings · half earn less, half earn more

The median male salary in Donegal is €38,425 per year as of 2024. The gender pay gap in Donegal stands at 8%, with men earning €38,425 and women earning €35,363 (median). This gap has narrowed from 13% in 2011 to 8% in 2024. Male salaries changed by +6% compared to the previous year.

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Male workers in Donegal earn a median of €38,425 — this county ranks 2 of 26 for gender pay gap narrowness.

Sligo has Ireland's narrowest gender pay gap at 7%.

Male pay in Donegal has grown at +2.1% per year on average since 2011.

Male Median

€38,425

per year

Female Median

€35,363

per year

County Average

€36,967

Both genders

Gender Pay Gap in Donegal

8%

Women earn €35,363 vs men at €38,425

Male salaries in Donegal changed by +6% compared to the previous year.

The gender pay gap in Donegal has narrowed from 13% in 2011 to 8% in 2024.

Salary Analysis: Male in Donegal

+2.1%

Annual growth (CAGR) since 2011

+5.6%

Real growth (after inflation)

2 / 26

National rank for gap narrowness

7%

Narrowest gap nationally (Sligo)

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Male
Donegal overall
€26,992€29,850€32,709€35,567€38,425201120142017202020232024
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average male salary in Donegal?
The median annual salary for male workers in Donegal is €38,425 as of 2024. This is a +6% change from the previous year.
What is the gender pay gap in Donegal?
The gender pay gap in Donegal is 8%. Men earn €38,425 and women earn €35,363 (median). The gap has narrowed from 13% in 2011 to 8% in 2024.
How has the male salary in Donegal changed?
Male salaries in Donegal changed by +6% compared to the previous year, reaching a median of €38,425.
How does Donegal's gender pay gap compare to other counties?
Donegal has the 2 gender pay gap of 26 counties with data, ranking 2 out of 26. Sligo has the narrowest gap nationally at 7%, while Kildare has the widest at 23%.
What has driven the long-run trend in male pay in Donegal?
Since 2011, male median salaries in Donegal have grown at a compound annual rate of +2.1%. After adjusting for inflation, real growth over that period was +5.6%.

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