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Highest Income in Ireland

Top 100 cities ranked by highest income

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Highest Income — Ireland

1 Carrickmacross U $112,860
2 Dollymount L $112,860
3 Carrigtwohill M $112,860
4 Killester L $112,860
5 Kinsale M $112,860
6 Sallins L $112,860
7 Chapelizod L $112,860
8 Artane L $112,860
9 Eadestown L $112,860
10 Confey L $112,860
11 Roscrea M $112,860
12 Nenagh M $112,860
13 Blessington L $112,860
14 Kilcock L $112,860
15 Monkstown L $112,860
16 Loughrea C $112,860
17 Darndale L $112,860
18 Sutton L $112,860
19 Roscommon C $112,860
20 Birr L $112,860
21 Carrick-on-Suir M $112,860
22 Kinsealy-Drinan L $112,860
23 Passage West M $112,860
24 Hartstown L $112,860
25 Westport C $112,860
26 Ballymun L $112,860
27 Cherryville L $112,860
28 Cavan U $112,860
29 Fermoy M $112,860
30 Newcastle West M $112,860
31 Dalkey L $112,860
32 Ballinasloe C $112,860
33 Nenagh Bridge M $112,860
34 Newtown Trim L $112,860
35 Buncrana U $112,860
36 Walkinstown L $112,860
37 Firhouse L $112,860
38 Greenhills L $112,860
39 Sallynoggin L $112,860
40 Bandon M $112,860
41 Templeogue L $112,860
42 Booterstown L $112,860
43 Raheny L $112,860
44 Dunboyne L $112,860
45 Clane L $112,860
46 Edenderry L $112,860
47 Donabate L $112,860
48 Dungarvan M $112,860
49 Donnycarney L $112,860
50 Terenure L $112,860
51 Lusk L $112,860
52 Longford L $112,860
53 Portarlington L $112,860
54 Mount Merrion L $112,860
55 Monaghan U $112,860
56 Cherry Orchard L $112,860
57 Thurles M $112,860
58 Youghal M $112,860
59 Little Bray L $112,860
60 New Ross L $112,860
61 Baldoyle L $112,860
62 Ringsend L $112,860
63 Howth L $112,860
64 Castleknock L $112,860
65 Rathgar L $112,860
66 Ballinteer L $112,860
67 Ballyfermot L $112,860
68 Beaumont L $112,860
69 Kildare L $112,860
70 Blackrock L $112,860
71 Glanmire M $112,860
72 Sandymount L $112,860
73 Ratoath L $112,860
74 Balally L $112,860
75 An Ros L $112,860
76 Portmarnock L $112,860
77 Trim L $112,860
78 Ballyboden L $112,860
79 Tuam C $112,860
80 Athy L $112,860
81 Enniscorthy L $112,860
82 Shannon M $112,860
83 Oldbawn L $112,860
84 Gorey L $112,860
85 Cabinteely L $112,860
86 Skerries L $112,860
87 Ballina C $112,860
88 Trá Mhór M $112,860
89 Donnybrook L $112,860
90 Jobstown L $112,860
91 Laytown L $112,860
92 Marino L $112,860
93 Rathmines L $112,860
94 Palmerstown L $112,860
95 Crumlin L $112,860
96 Tullamore L $112,860
97 Dundrum L $112,860
98 Mallow M $112,860
99 Midleton M $112,860
100 Ashbourne L $112,860

The highest-income cities in Ireland represent areas where residents earn significantly above the national median. Carrickmacross leads with a median household income of $112,860. These cities are often home to concentrations of high-paying industries including technology, finance, and healthcare.

High median incomes typically correlate with strong local economies, educated workforces, and proximity to major employment centers. Many of these cities are suburbs or satellite communities of larger metro areas, where professionals live while commuting to nearby urban cores.

While high incomes are attractive, they often come with correspondingly higher costs of living, particularly in housing. The gap between income and housing costs varies significantly across these top-earning communities.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Households in Carrickmacross earn $112,860 — that's 50% above the national median of $75,000.
  • 2. Median household income has grown faster in suburban communities than in urban cores over the past decade.
  • 3. High-income cities often correlate with higher education levels — most of these cities have college attainment rates above 50%.
  • 4. L is well-represented with 7 cities in the top income rankings.

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