The mid‑career pay plateau: Why earnings drop after 50 and what you can do about itSalary growth can peak in your late 40s but there are ways to bolster your earning powerOne reason pay plateaus in the late 40s is that it’s when you’re seen by your employer as being at the peak of your abilities. Illustration/GettyMeadhbh McGrath Today at 06:30You might assume that the longer you keep working, the higher your salary will rise. For most of us, however, that’s not quite how it pans out.

Source: Irish Independent March 29, 2026 12:13 UTC