Age 40 - 49 years · Kildare

Salary for 40 - 49 years in Kildare

Median annual earnings · Source: CSO 2024

+18% vs county

€56,980

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

Workers aged 40 - 49 years in Kildare 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 €56,980 per year as of 2024 — 18% above the Kildare-wide median across all ages.

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40 - 49 years workers in Kildare earn a median of €56,980 — ranked 2 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 Kildare has grown at +2.5% per year on average since 2011.

Median Salary

€56,980

40 - 49 years

Mean Salary

€68,676

40 - 49 years

County Average

€48,431

All ages

Salary Analysis: 40 - 49 years in Kildare

+2.5%

Annual growth (CAGR) since 2011

+11.5%

Real growth (after inflation)

2 / 26

National rank for 40 - 49 years

€57,459

Highest nationally (Dublin)

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

Workers in Kildare earn the most between 40 - 49 years at €56,980, and the least between 15 - 24 years at €22,558.

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40 - 49 years salary trend in Kildare

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40 - 49 years
Kildare overall
€35,296€40,717€46,138€51,559€56,980201120142017202020232024

All Age Groups in Kildare

Age Group Median Salary vs County Avg
40 - 49 years €56,980 +18%
50 - 59 years €52,953 +9%
30 - 39 years €52,754 +9%
25 - 29 years €41,163 -15%
60 years and over €39,848 -18%
15 - 24 years €22,558 -53%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for 40 - 49 years in Kildare?
The median annual salary for workers aged 40 - 49 years in Kildare is €56,980 as of 2024. This is a +4% change from the previous year.
How does this compare to all age groups in Kildare?
Workers aged 40 - 49 years earn 18% more than the overall median of €48,431 in Kildare.
What is the peak earning age in Kildare?
The highest-earning age group in Kildare is 40 - 49 years with a median salary of €56,980. The lowest-earning group is 15 - 24 years at €22,558.
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. Kildare ranks 2 of 26 counties for this age group.
How has pay for 40 - 49 years in Kildare changed over time?
Since 2011, median salaries for 40 - 49 years in Kildare have grown at a compound annual rate of +2.5%. After adjusting for inflation, real growth over that period was +11.5%.

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