Education Salary in Sligo
Based on CSO data · 2024
The median Education salary in Sligo is €59,313 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, Sligo ranks 2nd out of 26. Compared to Sligo's all-sector median of €42,468, Education pays 40% more in this county.
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Education in Sligo currently pays €59,313 , which is 9% above the national sector median.
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Salary Analysis
+1.4%
Annual growth (CAGR) since 2011
-4%
Real growth (after inflation)
+9%
vs national Education median
€45,887
After rent in Sligo (23% on rent)
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Education in Sligo pays +9% above the national Education average of €54,413.
Compared to Sligo's overall median of €42,468, this sector pays +40% more.
Year-over-year, the median salary increased by 2% from €58,325 in 2023.
Education is the 1st highest-paying sector in Sligo (out of 13 sectors with data).
Sligo ranks 2nd out of 26 counties for Education salaries.
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