Age 50 - 59 years · Wexford

Salary for 50 - 59 years in Wexford

Median annual earnings · Source: CSO 2024

+5% vs county

€41,470

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

Workers aged 50 - 59 years in Wexford are in their senior career. Pay in this band often plateaus or edges down slightly compared with the 40s, as some workers shift toward part-time, advisory, or lower-intensity roles ahead of retirement. The median salary for this group is €41,470 per year as of 2024 — 5% above the Wexford-wide median across all ages.

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50 - 59 years workers in Wexford earn a median of €41,470 — ranked 23 of 26 counties for this age group.

Dublin pays the most nationally for this age group at €53,624.

Pay for this age group in Wexford has grown at +2.1% per year on average since 2011.

Median Salary

€41,470

50 - 59 years

Mean Salary

€50,973

50 - 59 years

County Average

€39,409

All ages

Salary Analysis: 50 - 59 years in Wexford

+2.1%

Annual growth (CAGR) since 2011

+5.8%

Real growth (after inflation)

23 / 26

National rank for 50 - 59 years

€53,624

Highest nationally (Dublin)

Salaries for workers aged 50 - 59 years in Wexford changed by +5% compared to the previous year.

Workers in Wexford earn the most between 40 - 49 years at €44,015, and the least between 15 - 24 years at €22,526.

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50 - 59 years salary trend in Wexford

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50 - 59 years
Wexford overall
€28,914€32,053€35,192€38,331€41,470201120142017202020232024

All Age Groups in Wexford

Age Group Median Salary vs County Avg
40 - 49 years €44,015 +12%
30 - 39 years €42,894 +9%
50 - 59 years €41,470 +5%
25 - 29 years €37,146 -6%
60 years and over €33,651 -15%
15 - 24 years €22,526 -43%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for 50 - 59 years in Wexford?
The median annual salary for workers aged 50 - 59 years in Wexford is €41,470 as of 2024. This is a +5% change from the previous year.
How does this compare to all age groups in Wexford?
Workers aged 50 - 59 years earn 5% more than the overall median of €39,409 in Wexford.
What is the peak earning age in Wexford?
The highest-earning age group in Wexford is 40 - 49 years with a median salary of €44,015. The lowest-earning group is 15 - 24 years at €22,526.
Which county pays the most for the 50 - 59 years age group?
Dublin has the highest median salary for 50 - 59 years at €53,624, while Monaghan has the lowest at €38,647. Wexford ranks 23 of 26 counties for this age group.
How has pay for 50 - 59 years in Wexford changed over time?
Since 2011, median salaries for 50 - 59 years in Wexford have grown at a compound annual rate of +2.1%. After adjusting for inflation, real growth over that period was +5.8%.

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