Age 40 - 49 years · Laois

Salary for 40 - 49 years in Laois

Median annual earnings · Source: CSO 2024

+13% vs county

€48,703

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

Workers aged 40 - 49 years in Laois 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 €48,703 per year as of 2024 — 13% above the Laois-wide median across all ages.

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40 - 49 years workers in Laois earn a median of €48,703 — ranked 9 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 Laois has grown at +2.2% per year on average since 2011.

Median Salary

€48,703

40 - 49 years

Mean Salary

€57,362

40 - 49 years

County Average

€43,230

All ages

Salary Analysis: 40 - 49 years in Laois

+2.2%

Annual growth (CAGR) since 2011

+7.1%

Real growth (after inflation)

9 / 26

National rank for 40 - 49 years

€57,459

Highest nationally (Dublin)

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

Workers in Laois earn the most between 40 - 49 years at €48,703, and the least between 15 - 24 years at €22,217.

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All Age Groups in Laois

Age Group	Median Salary	vs County Avg
40 - 49 years	€48,703	+13%
50 - 59 years	€46,699	+8%
30 - 39 years	€46,683	+8%
25 - 29 years	€38,558	-11%
60 years and over	€36,285	-16%
15 - 24 years	€22,217	-49%

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The median annual salary for workers aged 40 - 49 years in Laois is €48,703 as of 2024. This is a +4% change from the previous year.

How does this compare to all age groups in Laois?

Workers aged 40 - 49 years earn 13% more than the overall median of €43,230 in Laois.

What is the peak earning age in Laois?

The highest-earning age group in Laois is 40 - 49 years with a median salary of €48,703. The lowest-earning group is 15 - 24 years at €22,217.

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. Laois ranks 9 of 26 counties for this age group.

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

Since 2011, median salaries for 40 - 49 years in Laois have grown at a compound annual rate of +2.2%. After adjusting for inflation, real growth over that period was +7.1%.

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