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Chief Security Officer - Salary in Ireland

The average Chief Security Officer - salary in Ireland is centered around a median of €154K in 2026. The Chief Security Officer - salary range in Ireland typically runs from €146K to €161K. Pay has moved +7.2% year-on-year. Dublin currently leads city pay at €165K.

National Median Salary

154K

Ireland benchmark • 2026

Salary Range (P25 – P75)

154K
129K189K

Data quality & confidence

Confidence Score

25%

YoY Momentum

+7.2%

Median salary benchmark

€154K

annual - 2026

Typical salary range

€146K-€161K

25th-75th percentile

Year-on-year pay movement

+7.2%

vs 2025

Forward pay outlook

€165K

Forecasted market posture

What Does a Chief Security Officer - Actually Earn?

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

154K
129K189K

Low

129K

P25

146K

Median

154K

P75

161K

High

189K

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

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

Entry

Take-home/year

€86,557

Effective rate

40.7%

Median

Take-home/year

€90,381

Effective rate

41.3%

Senior

Take-home/year

€93,727

Effective rate

41.8%

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Full take-home breakdown

Market Demand & Outlook

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

Limited Market Data

Demand level

Low

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

Top hiring locations

DublinCorkGalwayLimerick

Career outlook

Positive market outlook

Chief Security Officer - compensation is trending upward, supported by a +7.2% salary movement signal.

Pay by seniority

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

Mid

154K

146K-161K middle band

Senior

154K

146K-161K middle band

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

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

Why Chief Security Officer - Salaries Are at This Level

Chief Security Officer -s in Ireland earn a median salary of €154K in 2026, with a typical range from €146K at the 25th percentile to €161K 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 €165K, 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, senior roles sit near €154K, and upper bands continue to trend above the median. Demand is currently moderate for this role based on recent coverage and salary momentum signals.

Frequently Asked Questions About Chief Security Officer - Salary in Ireland

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

The median Chief Security Officer - salary in Ireland is €154K in 2026. The typical range runs from €146K at the 25th percentile to €161K at the 75th percentile, based on published market compensation data.

Is Chief Security Officer - salary increasing in Ireland?

Chief Security Officer - salaries have moved +7.2% year-on-year in Ireland.