As Ireland looks towards reopening post-Covid, many will be looking to change career, upskill, or simply find work in an area where restrictions allow you to return to regular shifts.
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 gross salary in Ireland is €42,398 or an equivalent hourly rate of €20 - in addition, they earn an average bonus of €1,051.
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 €31,236.
On the other end, a senior level heavy truck driver (8+ years of experience) earns an average salary of €51,730.
Plumber €63,000
The average plumber gross salary in Ireland is €51,771 or an equivalent hourly rate of €25- in addition, they earn an average bonus of €1,740.
Salary estimates based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in Ireland.
An entry level plumber (1-3 years of experience) earns an average salary of €37,668.
On the other end, a senior level plumber (8+ years of experience) earns an average salary of €63,535.
Lidl Area Manager €96,000
In Ireland, Lidl offers Area Managers a starting salary of €65,000 rising up to €96,000.
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 €86,000
Each Aldi Store Manager earns between €59,000 and €86,000, with 5 week’s paid holidays.
Meanwhile, the starting salary for career changer area managers is €75,500, rising to €101,600 after four years.
In addition to this highly competitive salary, area managers will also be entitled to an attractive benefits package.
Childminder €40,000
According to suresitter.com, the average childminder in Ireland is paid a daily rate of around €50 per child.
So if you were watching three kids from Monday to Friday after school, you would be earning up to €40,000 per year.
