IT Search is a Dublin-based technology recruitment agency specialising in data, digital, and software development roles across contract and permanent placements.
View IT Search's salary guideFigures reported by IT Search, not verified by us. The numbers below reflect roles reported in IT Search's published 2026 Ireland salary guide, one of several sources behind PayMetric Labs' independent Ireland benchmarks. This page is not produced, endorsed, or affiliated with IT Search. See our disclaimer for details.
| Role | IT Search range | PayMetric Labs median |
|---|---|---|
| C/C++ Developer | €65K to €85K | €68K |
| Java Developer | €65K to €85K | €75K |
| Python Developer | €65K to €85K | €75K |
| Scala Developer | €65K to €85K | €90K |
| .NET Developer | €60K to €80K | €68K |
| Front End Developer | €60K to €80K | €70K |
| Full Stack Developer | €60K to €80K | €80K |
| Mobile Developer | €60K to €80K | €80K |
Comparing IT Search's 2025 and 2026 guides, reported figures moved by an average of +1% across roles covered in both years.
IT Search's reported range vs PayMetric Labs' blended Ireland median for the same role.
.NET Developer
PayMetric Labs median: €68K
+3% vs 2025 guide
€60K-€80K
+3% vs blended median
C/C++ Developer
PayMetric Labs median: €68K
0% vs 2025 guide
€65K-€85K
+10% vs blended median
Front End Developer
PayMetric Labs median: €70K
0% vs 2025 guide
€60K-€80K
0% vs blended median
Full Stack Developer
PayMetric Labs median: €80K
+32% vs 2025 guide
€60K-€80K
-12% vs blended median
Java Developer
PayMetric Labs median: €75K
-17% vs 2025 guide
€65K-€85K
0% vs blended median
Mobile Developer
PayMetric Labs median: €80K
-18% vs 2025 guide
€60K-€80K
-12% vs blended median
Python Developer
PayMetric Labs median: €75K
+7% vs 2025 guide
€65K-€85K
0% vs blended median
QA Engineer
PayMetric Labs median: €65K
-16% vs 2025 guide
€45K-€60K
-18% vs blended median
Ruby Developer
PayMetric Labs median: €70K
0% vs 2025 guide
€60K-€80K
0% vs blended median
Scala Developer
PayMetric Labs median: €90K
-4% vs 2025 guide
€65K-€85K
-17% vs blended median
IT Search's reported range vs PayMetric Labs' blended Ireland median for the same role.
Cybersecurity Analyst
PayMetric Labs median: €70K
+28% vs 2025 guide
€60K-€75K
-3% vs blended median
Penetration Tester
PayMetric Labs median: €63K
-28% vs 2025 guide
€55K-€75K
+3% vs blended median
Security Engineer
PayMetric Labs median: €80K
+4% vs 2025 guide
€65K-€80K
-9% vs blended median
Security Manager
PayMetric Labs median: €94K
-23% vs 2025 guide
€80K-€90K
-10% vs blended median
IT Search's reported range vs PayMetric Labs' blended Ireland median for the same role.
AI Engineer
PayMetric Labs median: €85K
€75K-€90K
-2% vs blended median
BI Developer
PayMetric Labs median: €78K
+11% vs 2025 guide
€60K-€80K
-10% vs blended median
Data Analyst
PayMetric Labs median: €63K
+35% vs 2025 guide
€55K-€75K
+3% vs blended median
Data Analytics Manager
PayMetric Labs median: €100K
+17% vs 2025 guide
€110K-€120K
+15% vs blended median
Data Engineer
PayMetric Labs median: €70K
0% vs 2025 guide
€65K-€80K
+4% vs blended median
Data Governance Specialist
PayMetric Labs median: €94K
+25% vs 2025 guide
€90K-€110K
+6% vs blended median
Data Scientist
PayMetric Labs median: €93K
0% vs 2025 guide
€75K-€85K
-14% vs blended median
Database Administrator
PayMetric Labs median: €64K
+7% vs 2025 guide
€60K-€85K
+14% vs blended median
Head of Analytics
PayMetric Labs median: €130K
-14% vs 2025 guide
€110K-€130K
-8% vs blended median
IT Search's reported range vs PayMetric Labs' blended Ireland median for the same role.
Application Support Engineer
PayMetric Labs median: €59K
+12% vs 2025 guide
€45K-€65K
-7% vs blended median
Cloud Architect
PayMetric Labs median: €115K
0% vs 2025 guide
€105K-€125K
0% vs blended median
Cloud Engineer
PayMetric Labs median: €90K
+8% vs 2025 guide
€75K-€80K
-13% vs blended median
DevOps Engineer
PayMetric Labs median: €93K
€65K-€88K
-17% vs blended median
IT Support Specialist
PayMetric Labs median: €50K
+53% vs 2025 guide
€45K-€65K
+10% vs blended median
Network Architect
PayMetric Labs median: €90K
+22% vs 2025 guide
€100K-€120K
+22% vs blended median
Network Engineer
PayMetric Labs median: €75K
-8% vs 2025 guide
€60K-€75K
-9% vs blended median
Service Delivery Manager
PayMetric Labs median: €85K
0% vs 2025 guide
€80K-€90K
0% vs blended median
Site Reliability Engineer
PayMetric Labs median: €87K
+6% vs 2025 guide
€75K-€95K
-2% vs blended median
Systems Administrator
PayMetric Labs median: €65K
+5% vs 2025 guide
€50K-€65K
-11% vs blended median
IT Search's reported range vs PayMetric Labs' blended Ireland median for the same role.
IT Search's reported range vs PayMetric Labs' blended Ireland median for the same role.
IT Search's reported range vs PayMetric Labs' blended Ireland median for the same role.
Agile Coach
PayMetric Labs median: €86K
+7% vs 2025 guide
€70K-€90K
-7% vs blended median
Business Analyst
PayMetric Labs median: €70K
-25% vs 2025 guide
€50K-€70K
-14% vs blended median
Change Manager
PayMetric Labs median: €85K
0% vs 2025 guide
€75K-€100K
+4% vs blended median
PMO Analyst
PayMetric Labs median: €55K
-9% vs 2025 guide
€45K-€50K
-13% vs blended median
Programme Director
PayMetric Labs median: €135K
+15% vs 2025 guide
€140K-€160K
+11% vs blended median
Programme Manager
PayMetric Labs median: €108K
0% vs 2025 guide
€120K-€140K
+20% vs blended median
Project Manager
PayMetric Labs median: €83K
0% vs 2025 guide
€85K-€110K
+18% vs blended median
Scrum Master
PayMetric Labs median: €81K
-6% vs 2025 guide
€65K-€85K
-7% vs blended median
The figures reported above come from IT Search's own published Ireland salary guide (2026). This page is not produced, endorsed, or reviewed by IT Search, it's an independent comparison built by PayMetric Labs, showing IT Search's reported figures alongside our own blended Ireland benchmarks, which draw on IT Search's guide as one of several contributing sources.
For each role, we compare IT Search's reported typical salary to PayMetric Labs' blended national median for that same role in Ireland. A positive variance means IT Search reports higher than the blended market median; a negative variance means lower. It isn't a judgement on which figure is "right", different agencies see different segments of the market depending on their client base and specialisms.
Both figures are aggregate benchmarks, not a quote for any specific role. Company size, sector, location within Ireland, and individual experience all move real offers away from any published median. Use the linked role pages for a fuller breakdown by seniority and location.
Every figure on this page is gross. To see what a role in IT Search's guide actually pays after tax in Ireland, open the relevant role page above and use the take-home pay calculator, which breaks the figure down band by band using current 2026 rates.
Use it as a national benchmark rather than a guaranteed Dublin offer. Dublin hiring can differ by employer, work arrangement, specialist skill, and seniority. Open the role page for the city and seniority context behind the published range before using it in a negotiation.
Yes. Compare like-for-like roles and years, then use the blended PayMetric Labs median as a separate reference point. A difference between guides is not automatically an error: recruitment firms can see different employer segments, locations, and candidate seniority mixes.
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