Construction Salary in Waterford
Based on CSO data · 2024
The median Construction salary in Waterford is €41,600 per year, based on CSO annual earnings data. This is 7% below the national Construction median of €44,676. Among all counties with Construction data, Waterford ranks 20th out of 26. Compared to Waterford's all-sector median of €42,460, Construction pays 2% less in this county.
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Construction in Waterford currently pays €41,600 , which is 7% below the national sector median.
The fastest next comparison is Construction in Kildare or the broader Waterford county page.
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Salary Analysis
+2.3%
Annual growth (CAGR) since 2011
+8.2%
Real growth (after inflation)
-7%
vs national Construction median
€27,675
After rent in Waterford (33% on rent)
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Construction in Waterford pays -7% below the national Construction average of €44,676.
Compared to Waterford's overall median of €42,460, this sector pays -2% less.
Year-over-year, the median salary increased by 4% from €40,000 in 2023.
Construction is the 8th highest-paying sector in Waterford (out of 13 sectors with data).
Waterford ranks 20th out of 26 counties for Construction salaries.
Construction in Waterford salary trend
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