Average Salary in Dublin
Employees living in Dublin earned a median of €50,474 gross in 2025, or about €4,206 a month, according to the CSO. The mean was €67,241. These are figures for County Dublin, by where employees live, for jobs held for at least 50 weeks of the year.
The CSO measures pay in Dublin from Revenue payroll records for every employment in the year. Figures here are for County Dublin, by where employees live, as the CSO does not publish them by place of work. Annual figures cover jobs held for at least 50 weeks of the year; weekly figures cover all jobs. Pay is gross, before tax, PRSI and USC.
Earnings in Dublin and Ireland, 2025
Median annual earnings by county of residence, 2025
How to read Dublin pay figures
The median annual salary of employees living in Dublin was €50,474 in 2025, up 2.5% from €49,224 in 2024. The mean was €67,241: it is higher because a smaller group earns a lot more. Men earned a median of €55,625 and women €45,696. On a weekly basis, Dublin had the highest median of any county at €848.06, 11.7% above the national €759.21, but its rise of 3.2% was the smallest of any county. Neighboring Kildare was close behind on annual pay, at €50,043. Because the figures follow where people live, people who work in Dublin but live in Kildare, Meath or Wicklow are counted in those counties.
Setting pay for a Dublin hire
Dublin pay is 9% above the national median, while new tenancy rents are 27% above the national average, as our cost of living in Dublin page shows. Plan for employer PRSI and auto-enrolment on top of pay: our Dublin guide works through the cost, and the guide to hiring in Ireland covers the national rules. Need help with the search? We find, screen and shortlist remote professionals across Europe, with 3 candidates within 21 days. See how placement works.
This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change and collective agreements can set different terms. Confirm with a local accountant or lawyer before you hire.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Dublin?
Employees living in Dublin earned a median of €50,474 a year in 2025 and a mean of €67,241, according to the CSO.
What is the average monthly salary in Dublin?
About €4,206 gross a month, based on the median annual earnings of €50,474 divided by 12. The CSO publishes annual and weekly figures, not monthly ones.
How does Dublin pay compare with the rest of Ireland?
The Dublin median of €50,474 was 9% above the national median of €46,305 in 2025. Dublin had the highest median weekly earnings of any county.
Do men and women earn the same in Dublin?
No. In 2025 the median annual earnings of men living in Dublin were €55,625 and of women €45,696, according to the CSO.
Are these figures for people who work in Dublin?
No. The CSO counts employees by where they live, so these are figures for residents of County Dublin. People who commute into Dublin from other counties are counted where they live.
Sources
- CSO, Earnings Analysis using Administrative Data Sources 2025: Annual Earnings. Checked 3 Nov 2026.
- CSO, Earnings Analysis using Administrative Data Sources 2025: County. Checked 3 Nov 2026.
