Age 15 - 24 years · Limerick

Salary for 15 - 24 years in Limerick

Median annual earnings · Source: CSO 2024

-48% vs county

€23,087

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

Workers aged 15 - 24 years in Limerick are in their entering the workforce. This band mixes school leavers, apprentices, and recent graduates, so pay is typically the most variable of any age group. The median salary for this group is €23,087 per year as of 2024 — 48% below the Limerick-wide median across all ages.

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15 - 24 years workers in Limerick earn a median of €23,087 — ranked 13 of 26 counties for this age group.

Clare pays the most nationally for this age group at €24,732.

Pay for this age group in Limerick has grown at +2.7% per year on average since 2011.

Median Salary

€23,087

15 - 24 years

Mean Salary

€24,758

15 - 24 years

County Average

€44,498

All ages

Salary Analysis: 15 - 24 years in Limerick

+2.7%

Annual growth (CAGR) since 2011

+13.8%

Real growth (after inflation)

13 / 26

National rank for 15 - 24 years

€24,732

Highest nationally (Clare)

Salaries for workers aged 15 - 24 years in Limerick changed by +4% compared to the previous year.

Workers in Limerick earn the most between 40 - 49 years at €49,891, and the least between 15 - 24 years at €23,087.

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15 - 24 years salary trend in Limerick

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15 - 24 years
Limerick overall
€15,539€22,779€30,019€37,258€44,498201120142017202020232024

All Age Groups in Limerick

Age Group Median Salary vs County Avg
40 - 49 years €49,891 +12%
30 - 39 years €48,352 +9%
50 - 59 years €47,135 +6%
25 - 29 years €39,572 -11%
60 years and over €37,644 -15%
15 - 24 years €23,087 -48%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for 15 - 24 years in Limerick?
The median annual salary for workers aged 15 - 24 years in Limerick is €23,087 as of 2024. This is a +4% change from the previous year.
How does this compare to all age groups in Limerick?
Workers aged 15 - 24 years earn 48% less than the overall median of €44,498 in Limerick.
What is the peak earning age in Limerick?
The highest-earning age group in Limerick is 40 - 49 years with a median salary of €49,891. The lowest-earning group is 15 - 24 years at €23,087.
Which county pays the most for the 15 - 24 years age group?
Clare has the highest median salary for 15 - 24 years at €24,732, while Donegal has the lowest at €21,592. Limerick ranks 13 of 26 counties for this age group.
How has pay for 15 - 24 years in Limerick changed over time?
Since 2011, median salaries for 15 - 24 years in Limerick have grown at a compound annual rate of +2.7%. After adjusting for inflation, real growth over that period was +13.8%.

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