Ireland Salary Benchmarks 2026
Where do you stand? Typical ranges for common roles in Ireland — Dublin unless noted. Gross annual salary, permanent roles.
Sources: LinkedIn Salary, Glassdoor, IrishJobs.ie, Abrivia, IBEC. Updated Q1 2026. For benchmarking only — see disclaimer.
Median Irish salary
€45,786
Dublin premium over rest
~15–25%
Avg salary increase 2026
3.5–5%
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Technology & Engineering
Dublin (includes multinational premium)
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Finance & Accounting
IFSC, banking and professional services
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Healthcare & Pharma
HSE + private + medtech. National averages.
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Legal
Private practice and in-house. Dublin rates.
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Construction & Engineering
RIAI, Engineers Ireland. National averages.
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Retail, FMCG & Hospitality
National averages. Hospitality excludes tips.
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Public Sector
Civil service pay scales 2026. Excludes allowances.
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