How much does a metalworker make in Ireland?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is €3,693 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $50,070
- 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 | $82,130 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $80,230 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $75,080 |
| 9. Germany | $51,430 |
| 10. Ireland estimate | $50,070 |
| 11. Luxembourg estimate | $45,330 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $145 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Metal molder€40,840
- Welder€43,150
- Steel erector€45,940
- Rigger€48,600
- Blacksmith€41,570
- Metal worker€42,330
- Cnc operator€43,900
- Grinder€40,390
Frequently asked questions
How much does a metalworker make a month in Ireland?
The median gross salary is €3,693 a month, €44,310 a year.
How much does a metalworker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €36,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €54,530.
Which country pays a metalworker the most?
United States, with a median of $62,970 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a metalworker make more in Ireland or in United States?
In United States: $62,970 a year against $50,070 in Ireland, 1.3 times more.
Who makes more, a metalworker or a metal molder?
A metalworker: €44,310 a year against €40,840 for a metal molder, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate