Salary in Wexford
Based on CSO data · 2024
County Wexford has an economy built around agri-food, manufacturing, pharma, and tourism. It benefits from proximity to Rosslare Europort, which handles significant freight traffic to continental Europe. Wexford town and New Ross are the main employment centres, with steady salary growth driven by pharmaceutical sector expansion.
Earning in Wexford: What the Data Shows
Wexford's salary landscape reflects a county in transition from a traditional agricultural and manufacturing base toward a more diversified economy. The pharmaceutical sector has been the primary driver of salary growth, with operations in New Ross and Wexford town providing well-paid technical and production roles. Agri-food processing remains important, and the port at Rosslare creates logistics and trade-related employment that is unique among south-east counties.
The county has historically been one of the lower-paid in Leinster, but this gap has been narrowing as pharmaceutical investment has matured and remote working has brought new higher-earning residents. Wexford town and Enniscorthy serve as the main employment centres, with Gorey increasingly functioning as a Dublin commuter town with associated salary uplift effects.
Housing costs in Wexford are moderate — affordable by eastern seaboard standards but higher than the midlands. The county's lifestyle appeal, combining beaches, countryside, and improving amenities, has made it attractive to families seeking to leave Dublin. The salary trajectory is positive, driven by pharmaceutical sector growth and the Gorey commuter corridor, though the pace of improvement varies significantly between the more dynamic eastern strip and the quieter western parts of the county.
Quick Answers
The current median salary in Wexford is €39,409 and sits 12% below the national median.
The highest-paying local sector is Information and Communication at €59,918, and the gender split is available on the county gender pages.
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Median Salary
€39,409
per year · CSO 2024
Mean Salary
€46,746
per year · CSO 2024
vs National
N/A
-12% below average
Salary Analysis
+2.4%
Annual growth (CAGR) since 2011
+9.5%
Real growth (after inflation)
€25,499
After rent (35% of salary on rent)
16%
156%
Sector pay spread (€23,399 – €59,918)
32.3%
Third-level educated (Census 2022)
+9.2%
Population growth 2016–2022
16,960
Live Register (2026 March)
In 2011 prices, today's €39,409 is worth €31,707 — 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
16%
Women earn €35,592 vs men at €42,414 (median)
Cost of Living
€1,159
Avg monthly rent (2025 H1)
€13,910
Annual rent cost
35%
of median salary on rent
Wexford Profile
163,527
Population (Census 2022)
+9.2%
Growth since 2016
32.3%
Third-level educated
16,960
Live Register (2026 March)
South-East region
Salaries by Sector in Wexford
| Sector | Median Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Information and Communication | €59,918 | |
| Public Administration and Defence; Compulsory Social Security | €54,887 | |
| Education | €52,898 | |
| Financial, Insurance and Real Estate Activities | €49,847 | |
| Industry (B to E) | €42,416 | |
| Human Health and Social Work Activities | €40,823 | |
| Construction | €40,487 | |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities | €40,435 | |
| Transportation and Storage | €40,039 | |
| Administrative and Support Service Activities | €34,589 | |
| Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles | €30,211 | |
| Arts, Entertainment, Recreation and Other Service Activities | €26,977 | |
| Accommodation and Food Service Activities | €23,399 |
Salary by Age Group in Wexford
40 - 49 years
€44,015
30 - 39 years
€42,894
50 - 59 years
€41,470
25 - 29 years
€37,146
60 years and over
€33,651
15 - 24 years
€22,526
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