Age 60 years and over · Galway
Salary for 60 years and over in Galway
Median annual earnings · Source: CSO 2024
€36,717
Median earnings for this age band · half earn less, half earn more
Workers aged 60 years and over in Galway 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 €36,717 per year as of 2024 — 17% below the Galway-wide median across all ages.
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60 years and over workers in Galway earn a median of €36,717 — ranked 9 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 Galway has grown at +3% per year on average since 2011.
Median Salary
€36,717
60 years and over
Mean Salary
€45,665
60 years and over
County Average
€43,995
All ages
Salary Analysis: 60 years and over in Galway
+3%
Annual growth (CAGR) since 2011
+18.8%
Real growth (after inflation)
9 / 26
National rank for 60 years and over
€42,147
Highest nationally (Dublin)
Salaries for workers aged 60 years and over in Galway changed by +2% 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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60 years and over salary trend in Galway
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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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