Ireland's jobs with surprisingly high salaries - from €54k lorry driving to €106k to manage supermarket
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- 27 May 2022
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Since the return of pre-Covid life in Ireland, there are thousands of workers who have changed direction, returned to education, and started off on an entirely new career path.
As a result of numerous closures, those working in the retail, the restaurant and bar industry, taxi drivers, and those in other affected sectors opted to change careers to secure a wage amid the pandemic.
If you’re in a position where you want to switch things up now, after years of working from home, or being on the Covid payment, choosing the right career path is essential.
Some jobs that you may not consider as well earning opportunities in Ireland will come to surprise you - from child-minding to truck driving and supermarket management.
Here are some of the most surprisingly well-paid jobs in Ireland:
Lorry driver €51,000
The average heavy truck driver's gross salary in Ireland is €44,544 or an equivalent hourly rate of €21 - in addition, they earn an average bonus of €1,105.
Salary estimates based on survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in Ireland by Salaryexpert.com show that an entry-level heavy truck driver (1-3 years of experience) earns an average salary of €32,819.
On the other end, a senior-level heavy truck driver (8+ years of experience) earns an average salary of €54,352.
Plumber €135,000
The average plumber's gross salary in Ireland is €48,146 or an equivalent hourly rate of €25- in addition, they earn an average bonus of €1,740.
Salary estimates are based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in Ireland.
According to IrishJobs.ie, “If you’re starting on this job, you can expect a yearly wage starting on €40,100, and if have +5 years of experience you can earn up to €135,000 per annum.”
Lidl Area Manager €100,000
In Ireland, Lidl offers Area Managers a starting salary of €65,000 rising up to €100,000 within four years.
You have or expect to attain a minimum of a 2.1 degree in any discipline or a minimum of three years of management experience.
Aldi Manager up to €106,000
Each Aldi Store Manager earns between €77,900 and €88,250, with 5 weeks’ paid holidays.
Meanwhile, the starting salary for career changer area managers is €77,900, rising to €106,500 over eight years. Read More...
