Salary in Tipperary
Based on CSO data · 2024
County Tipperary has a strong agri-food and pharmaceutical manufacturing base. It benefits from access to both the Limerick and Waterford regional labour markets. Clonmel and Tipperary town are the main employment centres, and the county's pharmaceutical sector presence has driven salary growth in line with national pharma trends.
Earning in Tipperary: What the Data Shows
Tipperary's salary landscape is shaped by a combination of agri-food processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and its positioning between the Limerick and Waterford regional labour markets. The pharma presence — including operations in Clonmel and Cashel — provides high-paying manufacturing and quality assurance roles that significantly lift the county's median above what its agricultural base alone would support.
The county's geography creates distinct salary micro-climates. South Tipperary, centred on Clonmel, benefits from pharma investment and proximity to Waterford. North Tipperary is more influenced by the Limerick-Shannon economic zone. Workers in both areas can access regional city labour markets within a reasonable commute, expanding the range of available salaries beyond what the county itself offers.
Housing costs across Tipperary are below the national average and significantly below the cities on its borders, creating a cost-of-living advantage for commuters and remote workers. The county's salary trajectory has been positive, tracking the national pharma sector's growth. The key risk is concentration — the pharmaceutical employers that drive the county's premium could reduce operations in response to global supply chain shifts, though Ireland's regulatory and talent advantages provide meaningful insulation against this scenario.
Quick Answers
The current median salary in Tipperary is €41,338 and sits 8% below the national median.
The highest-paying local sector is Information and Communication at €60,058, and the gender split is available on the county gender pages.
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Median Salary
€41,338
per year · CSO 2024
Mean Salary
€49,115
per year · CSO 2024
vs National
N/A
-8% below average
Salary Analysis
+2.2%
Annual growth (CAGR) since 2011
+6.5%
Real growth (after inflation)
€28,507
After rent (31% of salary on rent)
15%
169%
Sector pay spread (€22,313 – €60,058)
33.6%
Third-level educated (Census 2022)
+5.1%
Population growth 2016–2022
16,960
Live Register (2026 March)
In 2011 prices, today's €41,338 is worth €33,259 — a real increase in purchasing power. CPI data from the CSO.
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Annual figures: CSO 2024 · National quarterly average (Q4 2025): €52,618 annualised · About our data
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Gender Pay Gap
15%
Women earn €37,760 vs men at €44,473 (median)
Cost of Living
€1,069
Avg monthly rent (2025 H1)
€12,831
Annual rent cost
31%
of median salary on rent
Tipperary Profile
167,661
Population (Census 2022)
+5.1%
Growth since 2016
33.6%
Third-level educated
16,960
Live Register (2026 March)
South-East region
Salaries by Sector in Tipperary
| Sector | Median Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Information and Communication | €60,058 | |
| Education | €55,404 | |
| Public Administration and Defence; Compulsory Social Security | €53,507 | |
| Financial, Insurance and Real Estate Activities | €49,446 | |
| Industry (B to E) | €45,026 | |
| Construction | €42,189 | |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities | €42,100 | |
| Human Health and Social Work Activities | €41,876 | |
| Transportation and Storage | €40,762 | |
| Administrative and Support Service Activities | €35,941 | |
| Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles | €30,137 | |
| Arts, Entertainment, Recreation and Other Service Activities | €26,000 | |
| Accommodation and Food Service Activities | €22,313 |
Salary by Age Group in Tipperary
40 - 49 years
€46,519
30 - 39 years
€44,185
50 - 59 years
€43,924
25 - 29 years
€39,255
60 years and over
€34,066
15 - 24 years
€23,768
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