Know what
work pays.
A clear view of earnings across Ireland, from national statistics to the salary range for a particular job.
Published pay. Real context.
Every number has a source and a date. Compare like with like.The centre of the picture
Gross annual earnings, 2024 · PAYE employments
Half of employments earned less; half earned more.
The arithmetic average, raised by higher earners.
Six years of earnings
Observed annual earnings, not inflation adjusted
| Measure | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median | €37,001 | €40,579 | €41,222 | €41,823 | €43,221 | €44,816 |
| Mean | €45,375 | €50,076 | €51,068 | €52,053 | €53,995 | €56,356 |
Central Statistics Office · observed gross annual earnings · PAYE employments in the CSO EAADS series · EUR per year · reference 2024 · checked 2026-10-02
Which fields earn more?
Median annual pay varies widely between industries. These are sector figures, covering many different jobs within each field.
Pay across the country
Where employees live, according to CSO administrative records. The figures are for pay, not local prices or living costs.
Find your field
Published 2026 recruitment ranges for permanent roles in Dublin, with experience bands where available.
A scale is different
from an average.
Teachers, HSE employees, civil servants and Garda members have published pay points. See the basic salary for each point and follow the original circular.
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