THE average worker’s earnings rose by over €1,200 to €38,871 last year. THE average worker’s earnings rose by over €1,200 to €38,871 last year. The new figures show that average annual earnings rose by 3.3pc in 2018, up from €37,637 the previous year. Part-time workers’ earnings rose more sharply – by 3.5pc – to €17,651. The Central Statistics Office’s latest ‘Earnings and Labour Costs Annual Survey’ says that average annual earnings have recovered since the downturn.

Source: Irish Independent June 11, 2019 10:52 UTC