Male pay · Limerick

Male Salary in Limerick

Median annual earnings · Source: CSO 2024

17% gender gap

€48,349

Median male earnings · half earn less, half earn more

The median male salary in Limerick is €48,349 per year as of 2024. The gender pay gap in Limerick stands at 17%, with men earning €48,349 and women earning €40,221 (median). This gap has narrowed from 24% in 2011 to 17% in 2024. Male salaries changed by +5% compared to the previous year.

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Male workers in Limerick earn a median of €48,349 — this county ranks 16 of 26 for gender pay gap narrowness.

Sligo has Ireland's narrowest gender pay gap at 7%.

Male pay in Limerick has grown at +2.1% per year on average since 2011.

Male Median

€48,349

per year

Female Median

€40,221

per year

County Average

€44,498

Both genders

Gender Pay Gap in Limerick

17%

Women earn €40,221 vs men at €48,349

Male salaries in Limerick changed by +5% compared to the previous year.

The gender pay gap in Limerick has narrowed from 24% in 2011 to 17% in 2024.

Salary Analysis: Male in Limerick

+2.1%

Annual growth (CAGR) since 2011

+6%

Real growth (after inflation)

16 / 26

National rank for gap narrowness

7%

Narrowest gap nationally (Sligo)

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Male
Limerick overall
€32,174€36,218€40,262€44,305€48,349201120142017202020232024
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average male salary in Limerick?
The median annual salary for male workers in Limerick is €48,349 as of 2024. This is a +5% change from the previous year.
What is the gender pay gap in Limerick?
The gender pay gap in Limerick is 17%. Men earn €48,349 and women earn €40,221 (median). The gap has narrowed from 24% in 2011 to 17% in 2024.
How has the male salary in Limerick changed?
Male salaries in Limerick changed by +5% compared to the previous year, reaching a median of €48,349.
How does Limerick's gender pay gap compare to other counties?
Limerick has the 16 gender pay gap of 26 counties with data, ranking 16 out of 26. Sligo has the narrowest gap nationally at 7%, while Kildare has the widest at 23%.
What has driven the long-run trend in male pay in Limerick?
Since 2011, male median salaries in Limerick have grown at a compound annual rate of +2.1%. After adjusting for inflation, real growth over that period was +6%.

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