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How much does a butcher make in Ireland?

€35,920a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is €2,993 a month. estimate

Equals
$40,590
Compared with the median pay in Ireland
0.8 times
Data from
2025

Where Ireland ranks among 144 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $IcelandPalauUzbekistanKenyaIreland, rank 7

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.

What butchers, fishmongers and related food preparers earn in Ireland
Lowest 10%: €32,390Median: €35,920Highest 10%: €40,350

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Iceland estimate$66,570
2. Belgium estimate$65,030
3. Switzerland estimate$60,850
6. Norway estimate$44,470
7. Ireland estimate$40,590
8. United States$39,530
144. Kenya estimate$117
Compare butchers, fishmongers and related food preparers in 144 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a butcher make a month in Ireland?

The median gross salary is €2,993 a month, €35,920 a year.

How much does a butcher make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €32,390 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €40,350.

Which country pays a butcher the most?

Australia, with a median of $46,320 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a butcher make more in Ireland or in United States?

In Ireland: $40,590 a year against $39,530 in United States, 1.0 times more.

Who makes more, a butcher or a pastry cook?

A butcher: €35,920 a year against €34,320 for a pastry cook, 1.0 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate