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.
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
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
Moderate evidence · Ireland annual benchmark · 2026 data · How we check our numbers
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
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
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.
After Income Tax, USC & PRSI · single, standard payroll deductions
Gross/year
€63K
Take-home/year
€46,508
Per month
€3,876
Effective rate
26.2%
Gross/year
€70K
Take-home/year
€50,201
Per month
€4,183
Effective rate
28.3%
Gross/year
€78K
Take-home/year
€54,024
Per month
€4,502
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
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
Demand level
Low
Based on hiring signals relative to similar roles in this market.
Top hiring locations
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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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.
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.
Year-on-year trend data is not yet available for this role. Check back as the dataset grows.
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.
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.
Pay increases significantly with seniority for GRC Analysts in Ireland. See the seniority band breakdown above for exact figures at each level.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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