Earnings through working life.
Observed median gross annual earnings by age group. Each band combines many occupations and working patterns.
MEDIAN ANNUAL EARNINGS
By age group
15-24
€23,425
25-29
€39,707
30-39
€49,165
40-49
€50,854
50-59
€47,793
60 and over
€37,607
| Age group | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15-24 | €21,248 | €22,154 | €23,425 |
| 25-29 | €37,800 | €38,910 | €39,707 |
| 30-39 | €45,227 | €47,259 | €49,165 |
| 40-49 | €47,296 | €49,035 | €50,854 |
| 50-59 | €43,668 | €45,564 | €47,793 |
| 60 and over | €34,894 | €36,239 | €37,607 |
Age groups have different mixes of hours, experience and occupations. The differences shown here do not measure the salary growth of one individual over time.
Source & context
Central Statistics Office · observed gross annual earnings · PAYE employments in the CSO EAADS series · EUR per year · reference 2024 · checked 2026-10-02