Labour Cost & Business Competitiveness Survey

We are carrying out a survey so we can understand the competitiveness challenges facing our members.

We want to get a county by county understanding of labour cost. It is strictly confidential and it is optional to enter your name / company name.

Once completed Affiliated Members that complete the survey will be provided with the average wage per county.

We are aware of the labour and accommodation shortage. We are trying to get a geographic average on labour costs.

Please fill out the following form to help us get an understanding of the Labour Cost & Business Competitiveness by county in Ireland - only the average wage for trades will be published. Your Name and Company Name will NOT be published.

The deadline to complete this form is December, 31st. No submissions will be accepted after this date.

First Name

Last Name

Company Name

Where are you located?

What currency do you use?

We are carrying out a survey so we can understand the competitiveness challenges facing our members.

Please provide the rates you pay each skill below. If not applicable just leave blank. Enter all amounts as gross (before tax) paid below.

MIG Welder (Amount per hour)

MAG Welder (Amount per hour)

Stainless Welder (Amount per hour)

Pipe Welder - Site (Amount per hour)

Pipe Welder - Factory (Amount per hour)

CnC operator (Amount per hour)

Machine Operator (Amount per hour)

Fabricator (Amount per hour)

In-House Detailer (Amount per hour)

General Operative - Site (Amount per hour)

General Operative - Factory (Amount per hour)

Directly Employed Erector (Amount per hour)

Directly Employed On-Site Fitter (Amount per hour)

RWC (Amount per hour)

Apprentice (Amount per hour)

1st Year (Amount per hour)

2nd Year (Amount per hour)

3rd Year (Amount per hour)

4th Year (Amount per hour)

Overtime paid after how many hours?

Rate paid (time + a half, time + a quarter, etc.)

Feel free to provide any additional comments below.

Thank you from the Irish Steel team.