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GRC Analyst Salary in Ireland 2026: €70K Median & Range

What does a GRC Analyst earn in Ireland?

The median GRC Analyst salary in Ireland is €70K in 2026, with a typical range from €63K to €78K. Year-on-year movement is still building as more matched salary data is published. This is base salary for permanent employees.

What does A GRC Analyst do?

A GRC Analyst is responsible for assessing, monitoring, and reporting on information security risks and regulatory compliance across ISO 27001, GDPR, DORA, SOC 2, and NIST frameworks, supporting the CISO and senior management.

Day-to-day responsibilities

  • Conducting information security risk assessments and maintaining the risk register
  • Performing control assessments and compliance gap analyses against ISO 27001
  • GDPR
  • DORA
  • SOC 2
  • Supporting internal and external audits
Low demand+20% ISO 27001+18% GDPR Compliance+22% DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act)

Permanent Salary Benchmark for GRC Analyst

Permanent salary benchmarks for GRC Analyst in Ireland, from the low end to the top of the range, based on published market compensation data.

€70K

national median per year

€70K
€55K€85K
Low
€55K
P25
€63K
Median
€70K
P75
€78K
High
€85K

Moderate evidence · Ireland annual benchmark · 2026 data · How we check our numbers

GRC Analyst Salary by Seniority Level

Seniority bands are shown where independent benchmarks exist across experience levels for this role and market.

General

€70K

€63K-€78K middle band

Junior

€49K

€48K-€56K middle band

Senior

€69K

€69K-€70K middle band

Mid

€70K

€70K-€70K middle band

Skills That Command a Premium for GRC Analysts

Certain technical skills push GRC Analyst salaries in Ireland significantly above the €70K median. These are the most impactful skills to develop or highlight when negotiating.

ISO 27001

+20%

salary premium vs median

GDPR Compliance

+18%

salary premium vs median

DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act)

+22%

salary premium vs median

NIST Cybersecurity Framework

+16%

salary premium vs median

SOC 2

+15%

salary premium vs median

GRC Platforms (ServiceNow, OneTrust)

+17%

salary premium vs median

GRC Analyst Salary in Galway, Waterford, Limerick, Dublin and Cork

How much does a GRC Analyst earn by city in Ireland?

GRC Analyst salary varies meaningfully by location. Dublin pays the most at €68K (3% below the national benchmark), while Galway sits at €52K (26% below the national benchmark). Location is worth factoring into any offer negotiation.

GRC Analyst Take-Home Pay in Ireland (2026)

After Income Tax, USC & PRSI · single, standard payroll deductions

Entry

Take-home/year

€46,508

Effective rate

26.2%

Median

Take-home/year

€50,201

Effective rate

28.3%

Senior

Take-home/year

€54,024

Effective rate

30.7%

See the full band-by-band breakdown for GRC Analyst

Adjust for your actual salary, see each Income Tax, USC, and PRSI band, and get monthly and weekly figures.

Contract day rates available for this role

Median €274/day, see full breakdown, city rates, and take-home calculator

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Contract break-even

What day rate beats a €70K GRC Analyst salary after tax?

Break-even day rate

€318/day

to match €70K permanent net

Permanent net take-home

€50,201/yr

€70K gross, single, 2026 rates

Sole trader, 220 days, single, no pension. Net figures are estimates; use the calculators for exact results.

Market Demand & Outlook

Hiring demand, top locations, and career outlook for GRC Analyst

Moderate Confidence

Demand level

Low

Based on hiring signals relative to similar roles in this market.

Top hiring locations

DublinCorkGalwayWaterford

Career outlook

Outlook building

GRC Analyst pay guidance is based on the current €70K median; year-on-year comparison data is not yet available for this role.

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Why GRC Analyst Salaries Are at This Level

GRC Analysts in Ireland earn a median salary of €70K in 2026, with a typical range from €63K at the 25th percentile to €78K at the 75th percentile. This benchmark reflects published market compensation data for annual pay across the Ireland market.

Dublin currently leads city pay at €68K, which is 3% below the national benchmark. City coverage for this role includes Galway, Waterford, Limerick, Dublin, Cork, helping you compare local pay differences without needing separate city-role pages.

At experience level, entry roles start around €49K, senior roles sit near €69K, and upper bands continue to trend above the median. Demand is currently steady for this role based on recent coverage and salary momentum signals.

Frequently Asked Questions About GRC Analyst Salary in Ireland

1

What is the median GRC Analyst salary in Ireland?

The median GRC Analyst salary in Ireland is €70K in 2026. The typical range runs from €63K at the 25th percentile to €78K at the 75th percentile, based on published market compensation data.

2

Is GRC Analyst salary increasing in Ireland?

Year-on-year trend data is not yet available for this role. Check back as the dataset grows.

3

How does GRC Analyst salary vary by city in Ireland?

GRC Analyst salaries vary across Ireland. Dublin leads at €68K (-3% vs the national benchmark), while Galway sits at €52K. Use the city breakdown above to compare all locations.

4

What does a GRC Analyst take home after tax in Ireland?

A GRC Analyst earning the median €70K gross in Ireland will take home a net amount after income tax and other deductions. Use the PayMetric Labs take-home calculator on this page for an exact breakdown by tax band.

5

What experience level earns the most as a GRC Analyst in Ireland?

Pay increases significantly with seniority for GRC Analysts in Ireland. See the seniority band breakdown above for exact figures at each level.

6

Is a €70K GRC Analyst hybrid role worth the commute in Ireland?

On a 3-day hybrid schedule with a typical Irish commute (€15/day travel, 60-minute round trip, daily meal premium, annual wardrobe costs), your true net income at €70K is approximately €41,103 per year, compared to €50,201 net without any commute. The commute costs €9,098 per year in direct expenses and lost time. A fully remote role paying €52,800 would leave you equally well off.

7

What remote salary is equivalent to a €70K hybrid GRC Analyst salary in Ireland?

Assuming a 3-day hybrid schedule with typical commute costs, you would need a remote salary of at least €52,800 to match the true net value of a €70K hybrid GRC Analyst role in Ireland. For a 5-day fully in-office role, the break-even remote salary rises to €42,600, as the higher office frequency increases travel, meal, and time costs significantly.

8

How many hours per year does a GRC Analyst in Ireland spend commuting?

On a 3-day hybrid schedule with a 60-minute round trip, a GRC Analyst in Ireland spends approximately 138 hours commuting per year, equivalent to 17 full working days. Valued at the implied hourly rate for a €70K salary (€41/hr), that time is worth €5,600 annually.

9

How does the 2026 Return to Office trend affect GRC Analyst compensation in Ireland?

As more employers in Ireland reintroduce hybrid or full in-office mandates in 2026, the true value of a GRC Analyst salary depends increasingly on the number of required office days. At €70K, each additional day in the office costs roughly €2,833 per year in direct and time costs (moving from 3 to 5 days). Candidates evaluating offers should compare true net income rather than gross salary alone.

10

What day rate do you need to earn more than a GRC Analyst permanent salary in Ireland?

A GRC Analyst earning €70K permanently takes home approximately €50,201 per year after tax in Ireland. As a sole trader contractor at 220 billable days, you need a day rate of at least €318/day to match that net income. Anything above that rate puts more money in your pocket compared to the permanent equivalent. Use the Irish contractor calculator at /ie/calculators/irish-contractor-calculator for a full breakdown.

11

Is contracting more profitable than a permanent GRC Analyst role in Ireland?

Whether contracting beats permanent pay for a GRC Analyst in Ireland depends entirely on the day rate you can command. The break-even rate is approximately €318/day (220 working days, sole trader), which is the minimum required to match the €70K median permanent net take-home of €50,201 per year. Day rates above this produce a higher net income; rates below it mean the permanent role pays more after tax.

12

How reliable is this GRC Analyst salary benchmark?

This benchmark is derived from verified market compensation data and is rated Moderate Confidence. High Confidence means the benchmark is corroborated across independent sources and is citation-ready. Moderate Confidence is directional context while coverage is still building. Limited Market Data means early signals only.

13

Is GRC Analyst pay increasing?

There is not enough matched prior-year data yet to publish a reliable growth figure. Growth is matched using the closest comparable prior-year role, location, seniority, currency, and salary type available in the salary intelligence tables.

14

What should employers and candidates take from this benchmark?

Candidates should compare offers against the €63K-€78K middle-market band, while employers should treat €70K as the current market midpoint for this role.

Sources and review

How this salary is built

Reviewed 4 September 2026

This is a PayMetric Labs benchmark, not a salary quote or a guaranteed offer. We align available Ireland market-guide evidence by job title, seniority, pay period, and location before publishing the range.

01 · Collect

Recorded salary and rate-guide evidence

02 · Align

Role, seniority, location, and pay period

03 · Review

Outliers, coverage, and data quality

Recorded agency-guide evidence

These organisations have guide evidence recorded for this market. Coverage differs by role and location, so a listed organisation is not necessarily the direct source for every figure on this page.

BrightwaterClarkCollins McNicholasCPLHaysIT SearchMorgan McKinleySigmarStelfoxThe Panel
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