Education Salary in Galway
Based on CSO data · 2024
The median Education salary in Galway is €59,410 per year, based on CSO annual earnings data. This is 9% above the national Education median of €54,413. Among all counties with Education data, Galway ranks 1st out of 26. Compared to Galway's all-sector median of €43,995, Education pays 35% more in this county.
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Education in Galway currently pays €59,410 , which is 9% above the national sector median.
The fastest next comparison is Education in Sligo or the broader Galway county page.
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Salary Analysis
+1.5%
Annual growth (CAGR) since 2011
-2.1%
Real growth (after inflation)
+9%
vs national Education median
€40,392
After rent in Galway (32% on rent)
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Education in Galway pays +9% above the national Education average of €54,413.
Compared to Galway's overall median of €43,995, this sector pays +35% more.
Year-over-year, the median salary increased by 4% from €57,155 in 2023.
Education is the 2nd highest-paying sector in Galway (out of 13 sectors with data).
Galway ranks 1st out of 26 counties for Education salaries.
Education in Galway salary trend
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