Indians Emerge as Highest Earners in Ireland, Says CSO Report
Dublin: The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has revealed that Indians in Ireland are the highest-paid demographic, based on average weekly earnings recorded last year. According to the report, individuals of Indian nationality earned an average of €883.74 per week, surpassing the earnings of British nationals (€745.71) and Irish officials (€728.03). The data also highlights that Indian women earn more than their male counterparts, with women earning €908 per week compared to men’s €850.
The report exposes a significant gender pay gap among British nationals in Ireland, while Indian women lead in earnings compared to Indian men. This trend showcases a departure from traditional pay disparities often seen in other nationalities and industries.
Indians in the Irish Workforce
The presence of Indian professionals in Ireland continues to grow, with the number of Indians working in the country rising by 0.5% since 2022. Indians now account for 2.6% of the workforce, excluding those who have obtained Irish citizenship. Nearly half (47.8%) of the Indian population in Ireland is employed in the healthcare sector, with additional representation in social work (31.4%) and the information and communication sector (16.4%).
Decline in Remote Work Among Irish Nationals
The report also reveals a decline in the number of Irish nationals working from home. Last year, 73.8% of the Irish workforce worked remotely, but this figure has since fallen by 1.7%. A significant portion of those working from home are employed in the wholesale sector (31%), with 16% working in retail and 15% in health and social work.
Income Growth for Irish Nationals
Irish workers experienced a 4.2% increase in weekly income compared to the previous year. The average weekly earnings for Irish nationals rose from €671 in 2022 to €699 last year.
According to the CSO report, the highest salaries in Ireland are found in the information and communication sector, with average weekly earnings of €1,357. In the finance, insurance, and real estate sectors, employees earned an average of €977 per week. Conversely, the lowest-paid sector was food and accommodation, where the average weekly salary was €364.
Regional Disparities in Earnings
Dublin recorded the highest average weekly income in Ireland, with workers earning €794, while Donegal had the lowest, at €567.
Top Earning Age Group
Workers aged 40-49 emerged as the highest earners, with an average weekly income of €855, reflecting a 4.3% increase from €819.75 in 2022.
Income Distribution Across the Workforce
The report highlights that more than one-fifth (21.7%) of workers in Ireland earn less than €400 per week. A significant proportion (36%) earn between €400 and €800 per week, while nearly a third (30.9%) earn between €800 and €1,600. Approximately 11% of workers earn €1,600 or more per week.
Longford County saw the largest increase in weekly wages, rising by 5.4% from €602.02 in 2022 to €634.62 last year. Wexford (5.3%) and Donegal (5.0%) also experienced notable wage growth, while Carlow (3.5%) and Leitrim (3%) had the smallest increases.
Irish Samachar English News
{OR} Kindly click to follow the Irish Samachar News channel on WhatsApp