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Rest Of Ireland, Ireland2026 salary guide

Rest Of Ireland Tech Salary Guide by Role 2026

The median tech salary in Rest Of Ireland is €84K in 2026, across 43 roles in software, data, cybersecurity, product, and design. See every role's salary, its year-on-year change, and how it stacks up against the Ireland national median below.

How to use this guide

Find the role you are considering, compare its city figure with the national benchmark, then use the seniority and contract-rate detail to put an offer in context.

43

Roles covered

2026 salary guide

€84K

Median salary

City benchmark midpoint

€35K – €200K

Salary range

Lowest to highest tracked

Chief Information Officer

Highest-paying role

€180K median

Software Engineering

Most represented category

Most tracked roles

-5%

vs. national median

€4K lower

Moderate Confidence

Confidence

How much we trust this number

Market snapshot

Rest Of Ireland Technology Job Market

City overview

Rest Of Ireland tracks 43 distinct tech roles across 8 categories in Ireland's salary data, rated moderate confidence for how much we trust the numbers.

Local hiring market

Software Engineering is Rest Of Ireland's most represented category, accounting for roughly 25% of tracked roles, ahead of Cloud & Infrastructure and Data & Analytics.

How it compares

Rest Of Ireland's median tracked salary of €84K sits 5% below the Ireland national median (€4K lower). Chief Information Officer is the highest-paying role tracked here, at €180K.

Every tracked role in Rest Of Ireland

43 roles, each linked to its full country-wide salary page. Sort by any column or search for a specific title.

Showing 43 of 43 tracked roles

Confidence
Chief Information Officer

Technology Leadership

€180KN/AN/A
Moderate ConfidenceHigh 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.
Chief Product Officer

Technology Leadership

€170KN/AN/A
Moderate ConfidenceHigh 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.
IT Director

Technology Leadership

€160KN/A€700/day
Moderate ConfidenceHigh 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.
Product Owner

Product & Design

€130KN/A€450/day
Moderate ConfidenceHigh 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.
Data Architect

Data & Analytics

€118KN/A€550/day
Moderate ConfidenceHigh 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.
Security Architect

Cybersecurity

€118KN/AN/A
Moderate ConfidenceHigh 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.
Engineering Manager

Software Engineering

€115K-8.0%€550/day
Moderate ConfidenceHigh 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.
Network Architect

Cloud & Infrastructure

€115K+19.5%N/A
Moderate ConfidenceHigh 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.
Chief Information Security Officer

Technology Leadership

€113KN/AN/A
Moderate ConfidenceHigh 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.
Cloud Engineer

Cloud & Infrastructure

€103KN/AN/A
Moderate ConfidenceHigh 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.
C/C++ Developer

Software Engineering

€100K+14.3%€475/day
Moderate ConfidenceHigh 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.
Security Manager

Cybersecurity

€100K+8.1%N/A
Moderate ConfidenceHigh 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.
Back End Developer

Software Engineering

€98KN/A€500/day
Moderate ConfidenceHigh 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.
Cloud Architect

Cloud & Infrastructure

€90K-18.2%N/A
Moderate ConfidenceHigh 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.
Front End Developer

Software Engineering

€90K+2.9%N/A
Moderate ConfidenceHigh 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.
Solutions Architect

Software Engineering

€90KN/A€488/day
Moderate ConfidenceHigh 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.
Scrum Master

Project & Delivery

€88K+1.4%€450/day
Moderate ConfidenceHigh 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.
IT Manager

Technology Leadership

€85KN/AN/A
Moderate ConfidenceHigh 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.
Data Engineer

Data & Analytics

€83K-1.5%€450/day
Moderate ConfidenceHigh 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.
Data Scientist

Data & Analytics

€83K-18.5%€500/day
Moderate ConfidenceHigh 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.
Android Developer

Software Engineering

€80K+6.7%N/A
Moderate ConfidenceHigh 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.
Lead Software Engineer

Software Engineering

€80KN/A€450/day
Moderate ConfidenceHigh 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.
DevOps Engineer

Cloud & Infrastructure

€78KN/A€375/day
Moderate ConfidenceHigh 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.
Programme Manager

Project & Delivery

€78KN/AN/A
Moderate ConfidenceHigh 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.
Security Engineer

Cybersecurity

€78K-3.1%€450/day
Moderate ConfidenceHigh 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.
Database Administrator

Data & Analytics

€75K+13.2%€463/day
Moderate ConfidenceHigh 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.
Project Manager

Project & Delivery

€75K-4.8%€363/day
Moderate ConfidenceHigh 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.
QA Engineer

Software Engineering

€75K+3.4%€463/day
High ConfidenceHigh 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.
Systems Administrator

Cloud & Infrastructure

€73K+9.4%N/A
Moderate ConfidenceHigh 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.
ERP/CRM Specialist

Enterprise Applications & ERP

€65KN/A€525/day
Moderate ConfidenceHigh 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.
iOS Developer

Software Engineering

€65KN/AN/A
Moderate ConfidenceHigh 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.
Network Engineer

Cloud & Infrastructure

€65K-4.1%N/A
Moderate ConfidenceHigh 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.
Product Manager

Product & Design

€65KN/A€400/day
Moderate ConfidenceHigh 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.
Salesforce Specialist

Enterprise Applications & ERP

€65KN/A€388/day
Moderate ConfidenceHigh 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.
Technical Writer

Product & Design

€65KN/A€300/day
Moderate ConfidenceHigh 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.
BI Developer

Data & Analytics

€60K-9.4%€475/day
Moderate ConfidenceHigh 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.
Business Analyst

Project & Delivery

€59K-15.7%€500/day
Moderate ConfidenceHigh 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.
Analytics Engineer

Data & Analytics

€58KN/AN/A
Moderate ConfidenceHigh 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.
Security Operations Engineer

Cybersecurity

€58KN/AN/A
Moderate ConfidenceHigh 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.
Data Analyst

Data & Analytics

€55KN/A€350/day
Moderate ConfidenceHigh 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.
UX/UI Designer

Product & Design

€55K-15.4%N/A
Moderate ConfidenceHigh 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.
Application Support Engineer

Cloud & Infrastructure

€53K-10.3%N/A
Moderate ConfidenceHigh 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.
IT Support Specialist

Cloud & Infrastructure

€48K-12.8%N/A
Moderate ConfidenceHigh 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.

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Salary by seniority

Mid

€81K

Range €35K€200K

Senior

€84K

Range €38K€200K

Lead

€76K

Range €45K€90K

Manager

€89K

Range €60K€140K

Director

€160K

Range €140K€180K

Frequently Asked Questions About Rest Of Ireland Salaries

1

What's the difference between median and average tech salary in Rest Of Ireland?

The median tech salary in Rest Of Ireland is €84K, while the average is €81K. The median is less skewed by a small number of very high or very low outlier salaries, which is why it's usually the more reliable figure to benchmark your own offer against.

2

What is the median salary in Rest Of Ireland, Ireland?

The benchmark median salary in Rest Of Ireland is €84K in 2026, based on published market compensation data.

3

How does Rest Of Ireland compare with the Ireland national salary benchmark?

Rest Of Ireland is currently below the national benchmark by €4K (-5%).

4

Which tech role pays the most in Rest Of Ireland?

Chief Information Officer is the highest-paying tech role tracked in Rest Of Ireland, with a median salary of €180K. See the full role table on this page for salary ranges across every tracked discipline.

5

What tech category has the most tracked roles in Rest Of Ireland?

Software Engineering has more tracked roles in Rest Of Ireland than any other category, ahead of the other disciplines tracked on this page.

6

How reliable is salary data for Rest Of Ireland?

This city benchmark is marked 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.

7

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

A city's tech salaries move with its own mix of employers, its cost of living, and which specific roles are actually being hired there, plus how much data we've been able to collect for that city. All of that can pull a city's numbers away from the national average, in either direction.

8

Do contract or day rates differ from permanent salaries in Rest Of Ireland?

Yes. Contract and day-rate pay in Rest Of Ireland is tracked separately from permanent salaries and doesn't convert to an annual figure on a simple pro-rata basis, it reflects contractor market rates directly. Check the contract/day rate column in the role table on this page for the roles where both figures are tracked.

9

How much does seniority affect tech salaries in Rest Of Ireland?

Meaningfully. See the salary by seniority breakdown on this page for how median pay in Rest Of Ireland moves from entry-level through to senior and lead roles.