Age 50 - 59 years · Limerick

Salary for 50 - 59 years in Limerick

Median annual earnings · Source: CSO 2024

+6% vs county

€47,135

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

Workers aged 50 - 59 years in Limerick 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 €47,135 per year as of 2024 — 6% above the Limerick-wide median across all ages.

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50 - 59 years workers in Limerick earn a median of €47,135 — ranked 6 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 Limerick has grown at +2% per year on average since 2011.

Median Salary

€47,135

50 - 59 years

Mean Salary

€60,698

50 - 59 years

County Average

€44,498

All ages

Salary Analysis: 50 - 59 years in Limerick

+2%

Annual growth (CAGR) since 2011

+4.4%

Real growth (after inflation)

6 / 26

National rank for 50 - 59 years

€53,624

Highest nationally (Dublin)

Salaries for workers aged 50 - 59 years in Limerick changed by +5% 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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50 - 59 years salary trend in Limerick

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50 - 59 years
Limerick overall
€32,174€35,914€39,655€43,395€47,135201120142017202020232024

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 50 - 59 years in Limerick?
The median annual salary for workers aged 50 - 59 years in Limerick is €47,135 as of 2024. This is a +5% change from the previous year.
How does this compare to all age groups in Limerick?
Workers aged 50 - 59 years earn 6% more 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 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. Limerick ranks 6 of 26 counties for this age group.
How has pay for 50 - 59 years in Limerick changed over time?
Since 2011, median salaries for 50 - 59 years in Limerick have grown at a compound annual rate of +2%. After adjusting for inflation, real growth over that period was +4.4%.

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