Average Salary Galway 2026
Median salary gross
€52,000
vs. national median
+36.8%
Top sector
Technology
1-bed rent/month
€1,100–€1,600
Galway vs. Ireland: Median Salary 2026
above average: +36.8%
Galway is a growing technology and medical devices hub, with Medtronic and Boston Scientific. Salaries are 37% above the Irish median with lower living costs than Dublin.
Economy & Employers
Top sectors
- Technology
- MedTech
- Finance
- Tourism
- Education
Notable employers
- 🏢Medtronic
- 🏢Boston Scientific
- 🏢SAP
- 🏢NUIG
Living costs in Galway
1-bed apartment
€1,100–€1,600/month