2026 Graduate Outcome Survey Release.pdf

Average Salaries All Faculties

The average salary reported by UL graduates increased to €42,809 for the Class of 2025, compared with €41,347 for the Class of 2024 and €41,149 for the Class of 2023. This represents an increase of €1,462 in the latest year and €1,660 across the three graduating classes. Salary growth is also evident across the three principal award levels. Since the Class of 2023, the average salary for Undergraduate Honours graduates has increased from €35,486 to €38,209, while the average for Taught Masters graduates has increased from €45,304 to €48,781. Postgraduate Research graduates recorded the highest average salary at €57,222, compared with €54,540 for the Class of 2023. The findings continue to demonstrate clear differences in average salary by award level, while also showing salary growth across Undergraduate Honours, Taught Masters and Postgraduate Research graduates over the three-year period. This trend is consistent with evidence from UL's 2026 Early Careers Employer Survey, where 42% of employers reported increasing graduate salaries, providing additional evidence of upward salary movement within the graduate recruitment market. Salary figures are based on respondents who provided valid salary information. Average salaries for smaller award groups should be interpreted with caution, as results may be more sensitive to individual responses €57,222 €38,209 €48,781 Postgraduate Research Taught Masters €65,384 €41,842 Undergraduate Honours Degrees

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