Age 40 - 49 years · Meath

Salary for 40 - 49 years in Meath

Median annual earnings · Source: CSO 2024

+13% vs county

€52,417

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

Workers aged 40 - 49 years in Meath 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 €52,417 per year as of 2024 — 13% above the Meath-wide median across all ages.

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40 - 49 years workers in Meath earn a median of €52,417 — ranked 4 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 Meath has grown at +2.1% per year on average since 2011.

Median Salary

€52,417

40 - 49 years

Mean Salary

€64,090

40 - 49 years

County Average

€46,272

All ages

Salary Analysis: 40 - 49 years in Meath

+2.1%

Annual growth (CAGR) since 2011

+6%

Real growth (after inflation)

4 / 26

National rank for 40 - 49 years

€57,459

Highest nationally (Dublin)

Salaries for workers aged 40 - 49 years in Meath changed by +3% compared to the previous year.

Workers in Meath earn the most between 40 - 49 years at €52,417, and the least between 15 - 24 years at €23,123.

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40 - 49 years salary trend in Meath

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40 - 49 years
Meath overall
€34,454€38,945€43,436€47,926€52,417201120142017202020232024

All Age Groups in Meath

Age Group Median Salary vs County Avg
40 - 49 years €52,417 +13%
50 - 59 years €50,045 +8%
30 - 39 years €49,875 +8%
25 - 29 years €41,003 -11%
60 years and over €39,348 -15%
15 - 24 years €23,123 -50%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for 40 - 49 years in Meath?
The median annual salary for workers aged 40 - 49 years in Meath is €52,417 as of 2024. This is a +3% change from the previous year.
How does this compare to all age groups in Meath?
Workers aged 40 - 49 years earn 13% more than the overall median of €46,272 in Meath.
What is the peak earning age in Meath?
The highest-earning age group in Meath is 40 - 49 years with a median salary of €52,417. The lowest-earning group is 15 - 24 years at €23,123.
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. Meath ranks 4 of 26 counties for this age group.
How has pay for 40 - 49 years in Meath changed over time?
Since 2011, median salaries for 40 - 49 years in Meath 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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