How much does a metal worker make in Ireland?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is €3,528 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $47,830
- Compared with the median pay in Ireland
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Ireland ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $78,460 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $76,640 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $71,720 |
| 9. Canada | $50,280 |
| 10. Ireland estimate | $47,830 |
| 11. Luxembourg estimate | $43,300 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $138 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Blacksmith€41,570
- Cnc operator€43,900
- Grinder€40,390
- Metal molder€40,840
- Welder€43,150
- Metalworker€44,310
- Steel erector€45,940
- Rigger€48,600
Frequently asked questions
How much does a metal worker make a month in Ireland?
The median gross salary is €3,528 a month, €42,330 a year.
How much does a metal worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €36,550 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €49,360.
Which country pays a metal worker the most?
United States, with a median of $62,200 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a metal worker make more in Ireland or in United States?
In United States: $62,200 a year against $47,830 in Ireland, 1.3 times more.
Who makes more, a metal worker or a cnc operator?
A cnc operator: €43,900 a year against €42,330 for a metal worker, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate