Average Salary Waterford 2026
Median salary gross
€44,000
vs. national median
+15.8%
Top sector
Pharma
1-bed rent/month
€700–€1,100
Waterford vs. Ireland: Median Salary 2026
above average: +15.8%
Waterford is an emerging pharmaceutical and technology hub with Bausch Health and Glanbia. Salaries are 16% above the national median with affordable living.
Economy & Employers
Top sectors
- Pharma
- Technology
- Food
- Healthcare
- Education
Notable employers
- 🏢Bausch Health
- 🏢Glanbia
- 🏢WIT
- 🏢WhiteWater
Living costs in Waterford
1-bed apartment
€700–€1,100/month