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Project Coordinator Salary in Ireland 2026: €55K Median & Range

The median Project Coordinator salary in Ireland is €55K in 2026, with a typical range from €50K to €60K. Year-on-year movement is still building as more matched salary data is published. Dublin currently leads city pay at €63K. This is base salary for permanent employees.

What does A Project Coordinator do?

A Project Coordinator is responsible for providing administrative and operational support to Project Managers, tracking project schedules in Microsoft Project, maintaining RAID logs, and producing status reports for project stakeholders.

Day-to-day responsibilities

  • Maintaining and updating project plans and schedules in Microsoft Project and Smartsheet
  • Preparing weekly status reports and project dashboards
  • Coordinating project meetings and capturing minutes
  • Managing the project document repository
  • Tracking budget spend
  • Maintaining risk and issue logs
Low demand+12% Microsoft Project+10% project scheduling+8% stakeholder coordination

National Median Salary

€55K

per year

Ireland annual benchmark • 2026

Salary Range (P25 – P75)

€55K
€45K€65K

Data quality & confidence

Confidence Score

61%

YoY Momentum

Trend building

Permanent Salary Benchmark for Project Coordinator

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

€55K
€45K€65K

Low

€45K

P25

€50K

Median

€55K

P75

€60K

High

€65K

Project Coordinator Take-Home Pay in Ireland (2026)

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

Entry

Take-home/year

€39,667

Effective rate

20.7%

Median

Take-home/year

€42,307

Effective rate

23.1%

Senior

Take-home/year

€44,947

Effective rate

25.1%

See the full band-by-band breakdown for Project Coordinator

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Is a Project Coordinator hybrid salary worth the commute?

3-day/week office schedule · typical Irish commute assumptions

Break-even remote salary

€41,200

minimum to match €55K hybrid

Annual commute impact

€7,898

costs + time value lost

Hours commuting/year

138 hrs

at 60 min/day, 3 days/wk

See the full break-even analysis for Project Coordinator

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Remote vs hybrid analysis

Project Coordinator career path in Ireland

Editorial progression guide. Current market benchmarks are shown on the salary page.

Hiring outlook

Growing

Junior Project salary

€28,000-€38,000

0-1 experience. Illustrative range.

Senior Project salary

€52,000-€65,000

3-6 experience. Illustrative range.

€28,000-€38,000
0-1
€38,000-€52,000
1-3
€52,000-€65,000
3-6
€65,000-€90,000
5+

Full career progression guide for Project Coordinator

Illustrative career stages, technical and management tracks, top employers, and progression FAQs.

Career path guide

Project Coordinator market demand in Ireland

Hiring outlook · remote rate · top employers

Hiring outlook

Growing

Remote / hybrid

65%

of roles offer remote or hybrid

Salary growth (YoY)

N/A

prior-year comparison unavailable

Top hirers:
Accenture IrelandVersion 1AIBBank of IrelandHSE IrelandEY Ireland

Full market demand breakdown for Project Coordinator

Hiring drivers, remote rate detail, full employer list, and demand FAQs for Ireland.

Market demand guide

Contract break-even

What day rate beats a €55K Project Coordinator salary after tax?

Break-even day rate

€250/day

to match 55K permanent net

Permanent net take-home

€42,307/yr

55K 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 Project Coordinator

Moderate Confidence

Demand level

Low

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

Top hiring locations

DublinCorkLimerickGalway

Career outlook

Outlook building

Project Coordinator pay guidance is based on the current €55K median; year-on-year comparison data is not yet available for this role.

Project Coordinator Salary by Seniority Level

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

General

€55K

€50K-€60K middle band

Mid

€50K

€50K-€50K middle band

Skills That Command a Premium for Project Coordinators

Certain technical skills push Project Coordinator salaries in Ireland significantly above the €55K median. These are the most impactful skills to develop or highlight when negotiating.

Microsoft Project

+12%

salary premium vs median

project scheduling

+10%

salary premium vs median

stakeholder coordination

+8%

salary premium vs median

PRINCE2 Foundation

+14%

salary premium vs median

project reporting

+10%

salary premium vs median

Smartsheet

+12%

salary premium vs median

How Much Does a Project Coordinator Earn by City in Ireland?

Project Coordinator salary varies meaningfully by location. Dublin commands a +15% premium over the national benchmark (€63K), while Limerick sits -5% at €52K. Location is worth factoring into any offer negotiation.

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Why Project Coordinator Salaries Are at This Level

Project Coordinators in Ireland earn a median salary of €55K in 2026, with a typical range from €50K at the 25th percentile to €60K at the 75th percentile. This benchmark reflects published market compensation data for annual pay across the Ireland market.

Dublin currently leads city pay at €63K, which is 15% above the national benchmark. City coverage for this role includes Limerick, Galway, Dublin, Waterford, Cork, helping you compare local pay differences without needing separate city-role pages.

At experience level, 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 Project Coordinator Salary in Ireland

1

What is the median Project Coordinator salary in Ireland?

The median Project Coordinator salary in Ireland is €55K in 2026. The typical range runs from €50K at the 25th percentile to €60K at the 75th percentile, based on published market compensation data.

2

Is Project Coordinator 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 Project Coordinator salary vary by city in Ireland?

Project Coordinator salaries vary across Ireland. Dublin leads at €63K (+15% vs the national benchmark), while Limerick sits at €52K. Use the city breakdown above to compare all locations.

4

What does a Project Coordinator take home after tax in Ireland?

A Project Coordinator earning the median €55K 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 Project Coordinator in Ireland?

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

6

Is a €55K Project Coordinator 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 €55K is approximately €34,409 per year, compared to €42,307 net without any commute. The commute costs €7,898 per year in direct expenses and lost time. A fully remote role paying €41,200 would leave you equally well off.

7

What remote salary is equivalent to a €55K hybrid Project Coordinator salary in Ireland?

Assuming a 3-day hybrid schedule with typical commute costs, you would need a remote salary of at least €41,200 to match the true net value of a €55K hybrid Project Coordinator role in Ireland. For a 5-day fully in-office role, the break-even remote salary rises to €34,500, as the higher office frequency increases travel, meal, and time costs significantly.

8

How many hours per year does a Project Coordinator in Ireland spend commuting?

On a 3-day hybrid schedule with a 60-minute round trip, a Project Coordinator in Ireland spends approximately 138 hours commuting per year, equivalent to 17 full working days. Valued at the implied hourly rate for a €55K salary (€32/hr), that time is worth €4,400 annually.

9

How does the 2026 Return to Office trend affect Project Coordinator compensation in Ireland?

As more employers in Ireland reintroduce hybrid or full in-office mandates in 2026, the true value of a Project Coordinator salary depends increasingly on the number of required office days. At €55K, each additional day in the office costs roughly €2,433 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 Project Coordinator permanent salary in Ireland?

A Project Coordinator earning €55K permanently takes home approximately €42,307 per year after tax in Ireland. As a sole trader contractor at 220 billable days, you need a day rate of at least €250/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 Project Coordinator role in Ireland?

Whether contracting beats permanent pay for a Project Coordinator in Ireland depends entirely on the day rate you can command. The break-even rate is approximately €250/day (220 working days, sole trader), which is the minimum required to match the €55K median permanent net take-home of €42,307 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 Project Coordinator 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 Project Coordinator 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 €50K-€60K middle-market band, while employers should treat €55K as the current market midpoint for this role.

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