Female pay · Meath

Female Salary in Meath

Median annual earnings · Source: CSO 2024

22% gender gap

€40,485

Median female earnings · half earn less, half earn more

The median female salary in Meath is €40,485 per year as of 2024. The gender pay gap in Meath stands at 22%, with men earning €51,676 and women earning €40,485 (median). This gap has narrowed from 27% in 2011 to 22% in 2024. Female salaries changed by +3% compared to the previous year.

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Female workers in Meath earn a median of €40,485 — this county ranks 24 of 26 for gender pay gap narrowness.

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

Female pay in Meath has grown at +2.4% per year on average since 2011.

Female Median

€40,485

per year

Male Median

€51,676

per year

County Average

€46,272

Both genders

Gender Pay Gap in Meath

22%

Women earn €40,485 vs men at €51,676

Female salaries in Meath changed by +3% compared to the previous year.

The gender pay gap in Meath has narrowed from 27% in 2011 to 22% in 2024.

Salary Analysis: Female in Meath

+2.4%

Annual growth (CAGR) since 2011

+9.1%

Real growth (after inflation)

24 / 26

National rank for gap narrowness

7%

Narrowest gap nationally (Sligo)

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Meath overall
€29,851€33,956€38,062€42,167€46,272201120142017202020232024
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average female salary in Meath?
The median annual salary for female workers in Meath is €40,485 as of 2024. This is a +3% change from the previous year.
What is the gender pay gap in Meath?
The gender pay gap in Meath is 22%. Men earn €51,676 and women earn €40,485 (median). The gap has narrowed from 27% in 2011 to 22% in 2024.
How has the female salary in Meath changed?
Female salaries in Meath changed by +3% compared to the previous year, reaching a median of €40,485.
How does Meath's gender pay gap compare to other counties?
Meath has the 24 gender pay gap of 26 counties with data, ranking 24 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 female pay in Meath?
Since 2011, female median salaries in Meath have grown at a compound annual rate of +2.4%. After adjusting for inflation, real growth over that period was +9.1%.

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