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Limerick, Ireland2026 salary guide

Limerick Tech Salary Guide by Role 2026

Explore average salary in Limerick across software, data, cybersecurity, product, and design roles. Compare role salary ranges and seniority, then benchmark Limerick against Ireland overall.

115

Roles covered

2026

Data year

€83K

City benchmark median

High Confidence

Confidence

€83K

Median salary

City benchmark midpoint

€58K

Average salary

Weighted average benchmark

Chief Information Officer

Highest-paying role

€230K median

Software Engineering

Most represented category

Largest tracked category

High Confidence

Confidence

Coverage and consistency-weighted

-7%

National comparison

€6K lower

€27K

Salary range floor

Observed lower bound

€333K

Salary range ceiling

Observed upper bound

Local salary context

Limerick Technology Job Market

City overview

Limerick has undergone significant economic transformation, establishing itself as a mid-scale technology and financial services centre. Key employers include Dell Technologies (with one of its largest European manufacturing facilities), JP Morgan, Northern Trust, Analog Devices, and University of Limerick itself, which drives graduate talent pipelines in engineering and data.

Local hiring market

The financial services sector in Limerick employs a significant number of IT, data, and compliance professionals at JP Morgan and Northern Trust. Dell's campus drives demand for hardware, infrastructure, and supply chain IT roles. The city also has a growing cluster of smaller SaaS and software companies, partly seeded by UL spin-outs.

Salary context

Limerick salary benchmarks reflect a market that is consistently 10–18% below Dublin median levels for comparable roles, with tighter ranges in infrastructure and support categories. Financial services roles tend to pay toward the upper end of regional ranges, with compensation packages often supplemented by strong bonus and pension structures.

Top paying roles in Limerick

Role-level salary cards with category, seniority, range, and confidence context.

Chief Information Officer

LeadershipSeniorLimerick

230K

Median salary

95K - 333K

0.0%
Moderate ConfidenceConfidence levels are calculated using salary source coverage, market consistency, data quality and benchmark strength.
2026

Chief Technology Officer

LeadershipSeniorLimerick

210K

Median salary

114K - 286K

+25.5%
Moderate ConfidenceConfidence levels are calculated using salary source coverage, market consistency, data quality and benchmark strength.
2026

Chief Product Officer

LeadershipMidLimerick

165K

Median salary

130K - 200K

0.0%
Limited Market DataConfidence levels are calculated using salary source coverage, market consistency, data quality and benchmark strength.
2026

Transformation Director

Project & ChangeDirectorLimerick

143K

Median salary

95K - 171K

+16.4%
Limited Market DataConfidence levels are calculated using salary source coverage, market consistency, data quality and benchmark strength.
2026

Chief Information Security Officer

LeadershipMidLimerick

138K

Median salary

105K - 300K

-23.0%
High ConfidenceConfidence levels are calculated using salary source coverage, market consistency, data quality and benchmark strength.
2026

Engineering Director

Software EngineeringDirectorLimerick

133K

Median salary

105K - 162K

0.0%
Limited Market DataConfidence levels are calculated using salary source coverage, market consistency, data quality and benchmark strength.
2026

Chief Transformation Officer

LeadershipDirectorLimerick

130K

Median salary

86K - 143K

+21.0%
Limited Market DataConfidence levels are calculated using salary source coverage, market consistency, data quality and benchmark strength.
2026

Programme Director

Project & ChangeDirectorLimerick

129K

Median salary

95K - 152K

+13.8%
High ConfidenceConfidence levels are calculated using salary source coverage, market consistency, data quality and benchmark strength.
2026

Head of Infrastructure

LeadershipDirectorLimerick

124K

Median salary

86K - 143K

+14.8%
Limited Market DataConfidence levels are calculated using salary source coverage, market consistency, data quality and benchmark strength.
2026

Engineering Manager

Software EngineeringDirectorLimerick

124K

Median salary

76K - 210K

0.0%
High ConfidenceConfidence levels are calculated using salary source coverage, market consistency, data quality and benchmark strength.
2026

Head of Analytics

Data & AnalyticsDirectorLimerick

124K

Median salary

90K - 167K

+0.7%
High ConfidenceConfidence levels are calculated using salary source coverage, market consistency, data quality and benchmark strength.
2026

Director, Data Analytics

Data & AnalyticsDirectorLimerick

123K

Median salary

110K - 160K

-0.2%
Limited Market DataConfidence levels are calculated using salary source coverage, market consistency, data quality and benchmark strength.
2026

Salary by category

Software Engineering

24 roles

79K median

Range 28K - 210K

High ConfidenceConfidence levels are calculated using salary source coverage, market consistency, data quality and benchmark strength.

Project & Change

14 roles

84K median

Range 33K - 171K

High ConfidenceConfidence levels are calculated using salary source coverage, market consistency, data quality and benchmark strength.

Data & Analytics

16 roles

81K median

Range 38K - 167K

High ConfidenceConfidence levels are calculated using salary source coverage, market consistency, data quality and benchmark strength.

Infrastructure & Cloud

24 roles

67K median

Range 27K - 123K

Moderate ConfidenceConfidence levels are calculated using salary source coverage, market consistency, data quality and benchmark strength.

Leadership

11 roles

122K median

Range 62K - 333K

High ConfidenceConfidence levels are calculated using salary source coverage, market consistency, data quality and benchmark strength.

Cybersecurity

13 roles

79K median

Range 33K - 124K

High ConfidenceConfidence levels are calculated using salary source coverage, market consistency, data quality and benchmark strength.

Enterprise Applications

8 roles

68K median

Range 32K - 110K

High ConfidenceConfidence levels are calculated using salary source coverage, market consistency, data quality and benchmark strength.

Product & Design

5 roles

76K median

Range 35K - 130K

High ConfidenceConfidence levels are calculated using salary source coverage, market consistency, data quality and benchmark strength.

Salary by seniority

Entry

53K

Range 28K – 100K

Mid

69K

Range 27K – 300K

Senior

83K

Range 32K – 333K

Lead

91K

Range 55K – 130K

Manager

86K

Range 35K – 143K

Director

119K

Range 70K – 210K

City vs national salary comparison

Limerick salaries are below the national benchmark by 6K (-7%).

Frequently Asked Questions About Limerick Salaries

1

What is the average tech salary in Limerick in 2026?

The median tech salary in Limerick is €83K in 2026, with an average of €58K across tracked roles. Limerick salaries are 7% below the Ireland national median, a difference of €6K per year.

2

Which tech role pays the most in Limerick?

Chief Information Officer is the highest-paying tech role tracked in Limerick in 2026, with a median salary of €230K. See the full role breakdown on this page for salary ranges across software engineering, data, cloud, and other disciplines.

3

What is the median salary in Limerick, Ireland?

The benchmark median salary in Limerick is €83K, based on verified market compensation data for 2026.

4

How does Limerick compare with the national salary benchmark?

Limerick is currently below the national benchmark by €6K (-7%).

5

How reliable is salary data for Limerick?

This city benchmark is marked High Confidence. Confidence levels are calculated using salary source coverage, market consistency, data quality and benchmark strength.

6

Why can city salary benchmarks differ from country-level benchmarks?

City benchmarks reflect local demand, employer mix, and role concentration. They can differ from national figures due to location-specific compensation dynamics and sample availability.

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