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Chief Information Security Officer Salary in Ireland

The average Chief Information Security Officer salary in Ireland is centered around a median of €150K in 2026. The Chief Information Security Officer salary range in Ireland typically runs from €125K to €150K. Year-on-year movement is still building as more matched records are published. Dublin currently leads city pay at €160K.

National Median Salary

150K

Ireland benchmark • 2026

Salary Range (P25 – P75)

150K
75K250K

Data quality & confidence

Confidence Score

65%

YoY Momentum

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Median salary benchmark

€150K

annual - 2026

Typical salary range

€125K-€150K

25th-75th percentile

Year-on-year pay movement

Trend building

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Forward pay outlook

Building

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What Does a Chief Information Security Officer Actually Earn?

Annual salary benchmarks for Chief Information Security Officer in Ireland, from the low end to the top of the range, based on published market compensation data.

150K
75K250K

Low

75K

P25

125K

Median

150K

P75

150K

High

250K

Chief Information Security Officer Take-Home Pay in Ireland (2026)

After Income Tax, USC & PRSI · single, standard PAYE

Entry

Take-home/year

€76,519

Effective rate

38.8%

Median

Take-home/year

€88,469

Effective rate

41.0%

Senior

Take-home/year

€88,469

Effective rate

41.0%

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Market Demand & Outlook

Hiring demand, top locations, and career outlook for Chief Information Security Officer

Moderate Confidence

Demand level

Low

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

Top hiring locations

DublinCorkGalwayLimerick

Career outlook

Stable market outlook

Chief Information Security Officer pay is broadly stable, with current market guidance centered around €150K.

Pay by seniority

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

General

150K

125K-150K middle band

Mid

132K

126K-138K middle band

Senior

115K

108K-123K middle band

Director

125K

120K-150K middle band

Junior

135K

121K-149K middle band

How Much Does a Chief Information Security Officer Earn by City?

Compare city salary ranges, confidence, and distance from the national median.

How does Chief Information Security Officer pay compare to similar roles?

Why Chief Information Security Officer Salaries Are at This Level

Chief Information Security Officers in Ireland earn a median salary of €150K in 2026, with a typical range from €125K at the 25th percentile to €150K at the 75th percentile. This benchmark reflects published market compensation data for annual annual pay across the Ireland market.

Dublin currently leads city pay at €160K, which is 7% above the national benchmark. City coverage for this role includes Cork, Dublin, Galway, Limerick, Waterford, helping you compare local pay differences without needing separate city-role pages.

At experience level, entry roles start around €135K, senior roles sit near €115K, 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 Chief Information Security Officer Salary in Ireland

What is the median Chief Information Security Officer salary in Ireland?

The median Chief Information Security Officer salary in Ireland is €150K in 2026. The typical range runs from €125K at the 25th percentile to €150K at the 75th percentile, based on published market compensation data.

Is Chief Information Security Officer salary increasing in Ireland?

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