Salary in Laois

Based on CSO data · 2024

Median Salary

€43,230

per year

Mean Salary

€50,339

per year

vs National

N/A

-4% below average

Laois — Median Annual Earnings

Gender Pay Gap

18%

Women earn €38,679 vs men at €47,198 (median)

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Cost of Living

€1,227

Avg monthly rent (2025 H1)

€14,720

Annual rent cost

34%

of median salary on rent

Laois Profile

91,657

Population (Census 2022)

+8.2%

Growth since 2016

34.5%

Third-level educated

11,594

Live Register (2026 February)

Midland region

Salaries by Sector in Laois

Sector	Median Salary
Information and Communication	€68,821
Public Administration and Defence; Compulsory Social Security	€59,326
Education	€52,426
Financial, Insurance and Real Estate Activities	€50,681
Industry (B to E)	€47,165
Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities	€45,524
Construction	€45,421
Human Health and Social Work Activities	€43,923
Transportation and Storage	€42,753
Administrative and Support Service Activities	€38,198
Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles	€31,428
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation and Other Service Activities	€28,058
Accommodation and Food Service Activities	€23,402

Salary by Age Group in Laois

40 - 49 years

€48,703

50 - 59 years

€46,699

30 - 39 years

€46,683

25 - 29 years

€38,558

60 years and over

€36,285

15 - 24 years

€22,217

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary in Laois?

The median annual salary in Laois is €43,230 as of 2024. This is 4% below the national average of €44,816.

What is the highest-paying sector in Laois?

The highest-paying sector in Laois is Information and Communication at €68,821 median annual salary.

What is the cost of living in Laois?

The average monthly rent in Laois is €1,227 (2025 H1), which is 34% of the median annual salary. Laois has a population of 91,657 (Census 2022).

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