Based on a small survey of graduate starting salaries in 2017/2018 – here are the best paying career areas in Ireland.
- Accountancy & Financial Management – €35,048
- Engineering – €30,527
- IT & Tech – €30,162
- Retail & Sales – €30,150
- Law – €30,000
- Banking & Financial Services – €29,955
- Research & Development – 429,078
- Digital media & Marketing – €28,143
- Construction – €27,250
- Leisure & Tourism – €26,833
The average starting salary for graduate jobs in Ireland (2018) was €29,060 , up from €28,544 in 2017.
Sixteen per cent of graduate starting salaries were over €34,000.