One fifth of workers say salary doesn’t cover their rent

The high cost of rent and issues sparked by Brexit cast a shadow over an otherwise improving economic picture, according to an annual salary survey of employers and workers.

The survey was compiled from the views of 7,400 companies and 40,000 employees across multiple industry sectors, and found that one fifth of employees said their salary was not covering their rent.

It also indicated that workers not based in Dublin are reluctant to move to the capital without a significant pay hike, while those in Dublin are not keen on moving out for a job elsewhere with less money.