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Average annual salary in Ireland
What does the average full-year job pay there?
Ireland's average annual salary is $70,113 PPP — #11 of 37 countries on the atlas (higher is better). Period 2025.
Among 37 countries
- Rank
- #11 of 37
- higher is better
- Ranked behind
- 70 %
- 26 of 37 countries
In Europe: #9 of 25vs median $60,483 PPP: +16 % (better)
The neighbourhood
| # | Country | Average salary | vs Ireland |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Norway | $73,462 PPP | +$3,349 PPP |
| 10 | Australia | $72,018 PPP | +$1,906 PPP |
| 11 | Ireland | $70,113 PPP | — |
| 12 | Canada | $67,901 PPP | −$2,212 PPP |
| 13 | United Kingdom | $66,299 PPP | −$3,814 PPP |
Average annual wage in USD at purchasing power parity (OECD).
How to read this figure
OECD average annual wages converted at purchasing power parity — a comparable "what does work pay" figure that strips away exchange-rate noise. National average across all sectors and seniorities.
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