Age 50 - 59 years · Kilkenny

Salary for 50 - 59 years in Kilkenny

Median annual earnings · Source: CSO 2024

+6% vs county

€45,795

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

Workers aged 50 - 59 years in Kilkenny are in their senior career. Pay in this band often plateaus or edges down slightly compared with the 40s, as some workers shift toward part-time, advisory, or lower-intensity roles ahead of retirement. The median salary for this group is €45,795 per year as of 2024 — 6% above the Kilkenny-wide median across all ages.

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50 - 59 years workers in Kilkenny earn a median of €45,795 — ranked 12 of 26 counties for this age group.

Dublin pays the most nationally for this age group at €53,624.

Pay for this age group in Kilkenny has grown at +2.2% per year on average since 2011.

Median Salary

€45,795

50 - 59 years

Mean Salary

€56,586

50 - 59 years

County Average

€43,132

All ages

Salary Analysis: 50 - 59 years in Kilkenny

+2.2%

Annual growth (CAGR) since 2011

+6.8%

Real growth (after inflation)

12 / 26

National rank for 50 - 59 years

€53,624

Highest nationally (Dublin)

Salaries for workers aged 50 - 59 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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50 - 59 years salary trend in Kilkenny

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50 - 59 years
Kilkenny overall
€31,837€35,327€38,816€42,306€45,795201120142017202020232024

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 50 - 59 years in Kilkenny?
The median annual salary for workers aged 50 - 59 years in Kilkenny is €45,795 as of 2024. This is a +5% change from the previous year.
How does this compare to all age groups in Kilkenny?
Workers aged 50 - 59 years earn 6% 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 50 - 59 years age group?
Dublin has the highest median salary for 50 - 59 years at €53,624, while Monaghan has the lowest at €38,647. Kilkenny ranks 12 of 26 counties for this age group.
How has pay for 50 - 59 years in Kilkenny changed over time?
Since 2011, median salaries for 50 - 59 years in Kilkenny have grown at a compound annual rate of +2.2%. After adjusting for inflation, real growth over that period was +6.8%.

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