Average Salary Cork 2026
Median salary gross
€46,200
vs. national median
+21.6%
Top sector
Pharma
1-bed rent/month
€1,100–€1,700
Cork vs. Ireland: Median Salary 2026
above average: +21.6%
Cork is Irelands second city and a major pharmaceutical hub, home to Apples European operations and Pfizer. Salaries are 22% above the national median.
Economy & Employers
Top sectors
- Pharma
- Technology
- Finance
- Food
- Education
Notable employers
- 🏢Apple
- 🏢Pfizer
- 🏢Johnson and Johnson
- 🏢Dell
- 🏢VMware
Living costs in Cork
1-bed apartment
€1,100–€1,700/month