Salary benchmark · Ireland
What does your role pay in Ireland?
Indicative base-salary ranges for 12 common roles in Dublin, Cork, Galway and remote — with the method and its limits stated, so you know how much weight to put on them.
| Role | Dublin | Cork | Galway | Remote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer (mid-level) | €75,000–€95,000 | €65,000–€85,000 | €60,000–€80,000 | €70,000–€90,000 |
| Product Manager | €80,000–€110,000 | €70,000–€95,000 | €65,000–€85,000 | €75,000–€100,000 |
| Data Scientist | €70,000–€95,000 | €60,000–€80,000 | €58,000–€78,000 | €68,000–€90,000 |
| Accountant (qualified) | €55,000–€75,000 | €48,000–€65,000 | €45,000–€62,000 | €50,000–€70,000 |
| Marketing Manager | €55,000–€75,000 | €48,000–€65,000 | €45,000–€60,000 | €50,000–€68,000 |
| UX/UI Designer | €55,000–€75,000 | €48,000–€68,000 | €45,000–€62,000 | €52,000–€72,000 |
| HR Manager | €60,000–€80,000 | €52,000–€70,000 | €48,000–€65,000 | €55,000–€72,000 |
| Staff Nurse | €38,000–€52,000 | €36,000–€50,000 | €36,000–€50,000 | n/a |
| Sales Executive (B2B) | €45,000–€65,000 + OTE | €40,000–€58,000 + OTE | €38,000–€55,000 + OTE | €42,000–€60,000 + OTE |
| DevOps / Cloud Engineer | €80,000–€105,000 | €70,000–€90,000 | €65,000–€85,000 | €75,000–€98,000 |
| Project Manager | €65,000–€90,000 | €58,000–€78,000 | €55,000–€75,000 | €60,000–€82,000 |
| Graduate (general) | €28,000–€38,000 | €26,000–€35,000 | €25,000–€33,000 | €27,000–€36,000 |
Source: Robo editorial estimate, reviewed September 2026. Indicative gross annual base-salary ranges compiled by Robo from publicly advertised Irish roles and recruiter-published salary guides, then reviewed for consistency. They are not survey results and have no sample size.
- Base salary only — bonus, pension, health cover and equity are excluded unless stated.
- Ranges describe typical mid-level offers; graduate, senior and specialist roles can sit outside them.
- Employer size and sector move pay as much as location does.
- Check current job ads and official earnings data before relying on any single figure.
Official data: CSO — Earnings and Labour Costs (official Irish earnings statistics).
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Check it against live ads
Compare the offer with three or four current ads for the same title and level. That is stronger evidence than any table, including this one.
Lead with value, not the range
Anchor on what you bring to this role — the outcomes on your CV — and use market ranges only to show your ask is reasonable.
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If base pay will not move, ask about a review date, pension contribution, remote days or training budget.
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Salary questions
Where do these salary figures come from?
Robo editorial estimate, reviewed September 2026. Indicative gross annual base-salary ranges compiled by Robo from publicly advertised Irish roles and recruiter-published salary guides, then reviewed for consistency. They are not survey results and have no sample size.
How should I use a salary range in a negotiation?
As a sense-check, not as proof. Compare the range with current job ads for your exact role and level, then anchor your ask on the value you bring and the specific offer in front of you. If an offer sits well below comparable ads, that is a reasonable point to raise politely.
Where can I find official Irish earnings data?
The Central Statistics Office publishes official earnings statistics by sector. They describe averages across whole sectors rather than specific job titles, so use them alongside job ads rather than instead of them.