Age 60 years and over · Waterford
Salary for 60 years and over in Waterford
Median annual earnings · Source: CSO 2024
€36,191
Median earnings for this age band · half earn less, half earn more
Workers aged 60 years and over in Waterford are in their late career. This band mixes workers still in full-time senior roles with those transitioning to part-time or retirement, which widens the spread of reported salaries. The median salary for this group is €36,191 per year as of 2024 — 15% below the Waterford-wide median across all ages.
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60 years and over workers in Waterford earn a median of €36,191 — ranked 12 of 26 counties for this age group.
Dublin pays the most nationally for this age group at €42,147.
Pay for this age group in Waterford has grown at +2.9% per year on average since 2011.
Median Salary
€36,191
60 years and over
Mean Salary
€45,303
60 years and over
County Average
€42,460
All ages
Salary Analysis: 60 years and over in Waterford
+2.9%
Annual growth (CAGR) since 2011
+16.6%
Real growth (after inflation)
12 / 26
National rank for 60 years and over
€42,147
Highest nationally (Dublin)
Salaries for workers aged 60 years and over in Waterford changed by +5% 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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60 years and over salary trend in Waterford
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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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