Age 40 - 49 years · Galway

Salary for 40 - 49 years in Galway

Median annual earnings · Source: CSO 2024

+12% vs county

€49,189

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

Workers aged 40 - 49 years in Galway 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 €49,189 per year as of 2024 — 12% above the Galway-wide median across all ages.

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40 - 49 years workers in Galway earn a median of €49,189 — ranked 7 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 Galway has grown at +2.4% per year on average since 2011.

Median Salary

€49,189

40 - 49 years

Mean Salary

€59,902

40 - 49 years

County Average

€43,995

All ages

Salary Analysis: 40 - 49 years in Galway

+2.4%

Annual growth (CAGR) since 2011

+9.5%

Real growth (after inflation)

7 / 26

National rank for 40 - 49 years

€57,459

Highest nationally (Dublin)

Salaries for workers aged 40 - 49 years in Galway changed by +4% compared to the previous year.

Workers in Galway earn the most between 40 - 49 years at €49,189, and the least between 15 - 24 years at €23,006.

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40 - 49 years salary trend in Galway

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40 - 49 years
Galway overall
€31,816€36,159€40,503€44,846€49,189201120142017202020232024

All Age Groups in Galway

Age Group Median Salary vs County Avg
40 - 49 years €49,189 +12%
30 - 39 years €47,970 +9%
50 - 59 years €46,157 +5%
25 - 29 years €40,124 -9%
60 years and over €36,717 -17%
15 - 24 years €23,006 -48%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for 40 - 49 years in Galway?
The median annual salary for workers aged 40 - 49 years in Galway is €49,189 as of 2024. This is a +4% change from the previous year.
How does this compare to all age groups in Galway?
Workers aged 40 - 49 years earn 12% more than the overall median of €43,995 in Galway.
What is the peak earning age in Galway?
The highest-earning age group in Galway is 40 - 49 years with a median salary of €49,189. The lowest-earning group is 15 - 24 years at €23,006.
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. Galway ranks 7 of 26 counties for this age group.
How has pay for 40 - 49 years in Galway changed over time?
Since 2011, median salaries for 40 - 49 years in Galway have grown at a compound annual rate of +2.4%. After adjusting for inflation, real growth over that period was +9.5%.

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