Age 30 - 39 years · Waterford
Salary for 30 - 39 years in Waterford
Median annual earnings · Source: CSO 2024
€45,664
Median earnings for this age band · half earn less, half earn more
Workers aged 30 - 39 years in Waterford are in their establishing career. This decade typically covers the shift from individual-contributor roles into management or deep technical specialisation, which is usually visible as a step up in pay. The median salary for this group is €45,664 per year as of 2024 — 8% above the Waterford-wide median across all ages.
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30 - 39 years workers in Waterford earn a median of €45,664 — ranked 14 of 26 counties for this age group.
Dublin pays the most nationally for this age group at €53,583.
Pay for this age group in Waterford has grown at +1.8% per year on average since 2011.
Median Salary
€45,664
30 - 39 years
Mean Salary
€51,248
30 - 39 years
County Average
€42,460
All ages
Salary Analysis: 30 - 39 years in Waterford
+1.8%
Annual growth (CAGR) since 2011
+2.1%
Real growth (after inflation)
14 / 26
National rank for 30 - 39 years
€53,583
Highest nationally (Dublin)
Salaries for workers aged 30 - 39 years in Waterford changed by +6% compared to the previous year.
Workers in Waterford earn the most between 40 - 49 years at €47,387, and the least between 15 - 24 years at €21,917.
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All Age Groups in Waterford
| Age Group | Median Salary | vs County Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 40 - 49 years | €47,387 | +12% |
| 50 - 59 years | €46,753 | +10% |
| 30 - 39 years | €45,664 | +8% |
| 25 - 29 years | €38,233 | -10% |
| 60 years and over | €36,191 | -15% |
| 15 - 24 years | €21,917 | -48% |
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40 - 49 years in Waterford
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