Figures show how much asylum seekers earn compared to the general population

New statistics from the Central Statistics Office showed that the majority of asylum seekers worked in admin. File picture

Asylum seekers earned over €160 less a week than the average worker in Ireland in 2024, with a majority working in admin, hospitality or wholesale/retail jobs.

New statistics from the Central Statistics Office showed that earnings varied widely, with those working in administrative or support services earning a median of €577.49 a week while those in accommodation or food services had median weekly earnings of €445.24.