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Ireland's Earnings Surge: 5.6% Rise in Q1 2025

5/28/2025

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In Q1 2025, average weekly earnings in Ireland reached €1,026.20, a 5.6% increase from €972.20 in Q1 2024.
Average hourly earnings rose by 5.9% to €31.72, despite a slight decline in weekly hours to 32.4.
Employment grew by 3.3%, with a job vacancy rate of 1.3%.
Wage increases were noted in 12 of 13 sectors, led by arts & entertainment (8.0%) and professional & technical (7.9%).

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In Q1 2025, average weekly earnings in Ireland reached €1,026.20, a 5.6% increase from €972.20 in Q1 2024.
Average hourly earnings rose by 5.9% to €31.72, despite a slight decline in weekly hours to 32.4.
Employment grew by 3.3%, with a job vacancy rate of 1.3%.
Wage increases were noted in 12 of 13 sectors, led by arts & entertainment (8.0%) and professional & technical (7.9%).