Construction Salary in Dublin
Based on CSO data · 2024
The median Construction salary in Dublin is €48,566 per year, based on CSO annual earnings data. This is 9% above the national Construction median of €44,676. Among all counties with Construction data, Dublin ranks 2nd out of 26. Compared to Dublin's all-sector median of €49,224, Construction pays 1% less in this county.
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Construction in Dublin currently pays €48,566 , which is 9% above the national sector median.
The fastest next comparison is Construction in Kildare or the broader Dublin county page.
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Salary Analysis
+2.2%
Annual growth (CAGR) since 2011
+6.3%
Real growth (after inflation)
+9%
vs national Construction median
€22,889
After rent in Dublin (53% on rent)
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Construction in Dublin pays +9% above the national Construction average of €44,676.
Compared to Dublin's overall median of €49,224, this sector pays -1% less.
Year-over-year, the median salary increased by 5% from €46,133 in 2023.
Construction is the 7th highest-paying sector in Dublin (out of 13 sectors with data).
Dublin ranks 2nd out of 26 counties for Construction salaries.
Construction in Dublin salary trend
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Kildare is the top county for this sector
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Information and Communication leads in Dublin
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