Age 40 - 49 years · Kilkenny

Salary for 40 - 49 years in Kilkenny

Median annual earnings · Source: CSO 2024

+12% vs county

€48,437

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

Workers aged 40 - 49 years in Kilkenny 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 €48,437 per year as of 2024 — 12% above the Kilkenny-wide median across all ages.

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40 - 49 years workers in Kilkenny earn a median of €48,437 — ranked 10 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 Kilkenny has grown at +2.4% per year on average since 2011.

Median Salary

€48,437

40 - 49 years

Mean Salary

€57,298

40 - 49 years

County Average

€43,132

All ages

Salary Analysis: 40 - 49 years in Kilkenny

+2.4%

Annual growth (CAGR) since 2011

+10%

Real growth (after inflation)

10 / 26

National rank for 40 - 49 years

€57,459

Highest nationally (Dublin)

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

Workers in Kilkenny earn the most between 40 - 49 years at €48,437, and the least between 15 - 24 years at €22,589.

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40 - 49 years

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All Age Groups in Kilkenny

Age Group	Median Salary	vs County Avg
40 - 49 years	€48,437	+12%
30 - 39 years	€47,248	+10%
50 - 59 years	€45,795	+6%
25 - 29 years	€40,788	-5%
60 years and over	€35,114	-19%
15 - 24 years	€22,589	-48%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for 40 - 49 years in Kilkenny?

The median annual salary for workers aged 40 - 49 years in Kilkenny is €48,437 as of 2024. This is a +5% change from the previous year.

How does this compare to all age groups in Kilkenny?

Workers aged 40 - 49 years earn 12% more than the overall median of €43,132 in Kilkenny.

What is the peak earning age in Kilkenny?

The highest-earning age group in Kilkenny is 40 - 49 years with a median salary of €48,437. The lowest-earning group is 15 - 24 years at €22,589.

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. Kilkenny ranks 10 of 26 counties for this age group.

How has pay for 40 - 49 years in Kilkenny changed over time?

Since 2011, median salaries for 40 - 49 years in Kilkenny have grown at a compound annual rate of +2.4%. After adjusting for inflation, real growth over that period was +10%.

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