Age 40 - 49 years · Waterford

Salary for 40 - 49 years in Waterford

Median annual earnings · Source: CSO 2024

+12% vs county

€47,387

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

Workers aged 40 - 49 years in Waterford 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 €47,387 per year as of 2024 — 12% above the Waterford-wide median across all ages.

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40 - 49 years workers in Waterford earn a median of €47,387 — ranked 12 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 Waterford has grown at +2% per year on average since 2011.

Median Salary

€47,387

40 - 49 years

Mean Salary

€55,543

40 - 49 years

County Average

€42,460

All ages

Salary Analysis: 40 - 49 years in Waterford

+2%

Annual growth (CAGR) since 2011

+3.5%

Real growth (after inflation)

12 / 26

National rank for 40 - 49 years

€57,459

Highest nationally (Dublin)

Salaries for workers aged 40 - 49 years in Waterford changed by +2% 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for 40 - 49 years in Waterford?

The median annual salary for workers aged 40 - 49 years in Waterford is €47,387 as of 2024. This is a +2% change from the previous year.

How does this compare to all age groups in Waterford?

Workers aged 40 - 49 years earn 12% more than the overall median of €42,460 in Waterford.

What is the peak earning age in Waterford?

The highest-earning age group in Waterford is 40 - 49 years with a median salary of €47,387. The lowest-earning group is 15 - 24 years at €21,917.

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. Waterford ranks 12 of 26 counties for this age group.

How has pay for 40 - 49 years in Waterford changed over time?

Since 2011, median salaries for 40 - 49 years in Waterford have grown at a compound annual rate of +2%. After adjusting for inflation, real growth over that period was +3.5%.

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