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Director, Data Analytics Salary Benchmark in Ireland

The median Director, Data Analytics salary in Ireland is €123K in 2026, with a typical range from €119K to €134K. Pay has moved -3.7% year-on-year. Cork currently leads city pay at €123K.

National Median Salary

123K

Ireland benchmark • 2026

Salary Range (P25 – P75)

123K
110K160K

Data quality & confidence

Confidence Score

33%

YoY Momentum

-3.7%

Median salary benchmark

€123K

annual - 2026

Typical salary range

€119K-€134K

25th-75th percentile

Year-on-year pay movement

-3.7%

vs 2025

Forward pay outlook

€118K

Forecasted market posture

Permanent Salary Benchmark for Director, Data Analytics

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

123K
110K160K

Low

110K

P25

119K

Median

123K

P75

134K

High

160K

Director, Data Analytics Take-Home Pay in Ireland (2026)

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

Entry

Take-home/year

€73,651

Effective rate

38.1%

Median

Take-home/year

€75,563

Effective rate

38.6%

Senior

Take-home/year

€80,821

Effective rate

39.7%

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Full take-home breakdown

Is a Director, Data Analytics hybrid salary worth the commute?

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

Break-even remote salary

€95,100

minimum to match 123K hybrid

Annual commute impact

€13,338

costs + time value lost

Hours commuting/year

138 hrs

at 60 min/day, 3 days/wk

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Remote vs hybrid analysis

Market Demand & Outlook

Hiring demand, top locations, and career outlook for Director, Data Analytics

Limited Market Data

Demand level

Low

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

Top hiring locations

CorkDublinGalwayLimerick

Career outlook

Emerging market

Director, Data Analytics demand should be monitored against newer benchmark cycles and employer hiring appetite.

How Much Does a Director, Data Analytics Earn by City?

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

How does Director, Data Analytics pay compare to similar roles?

Why Director, Data Analytics Salaries Are at This Level

Director, Data Analyticss in Ireland earn a median salary of €123K in 2026, with a typical range from €119K at the 25th percentile to €134K at the 75th percentile. This benchmark reflects published market compensation data for annual annual pay across the Ireland market.

Cork currently leads city pay at €123K, which is 0% below 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, 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 Director, Data Analytics Salary in Ireland

What is the median Director, Data Analytics salary in Ireland?

The median Director, Data Analytics salary in Ireland is €123K in 2026. The typical range runs from €119K at the 25th percentile to €134K at the 75th percentile, based on published market compensation data.

Is Director, Data Analytics salary increasing in Ireland?

Director, Data Analytics salaries have moved -3.7% year-on-year in Ireland.

How does Director, Data Analytics salary vary by city in Ireland?

City-level Director, Data Analytics salary data is available for Ireland. See the city breakdown above for location-specific figures.

What does a Director, Data Analytics take home after tax in Ireland?

A Director, Data Analytics earning the median €123K 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.

Is a €123K Director, Data Analytics 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 €123K is approximately €62,225 per year, compared to €75,563 net without any commute. The commute costs €13,338 per year in direct expenses and lost time. A fully remote role paying €95,100 would leave you equally well off.

What remote salary is equivalent to a €123K hybrid Director, Data Analytics salary in Ireland?

Assuming a 3-day hybrid schedule with typical commute costs, you would need a remote salary of at least €95,100 to match the true net value of a €123K hybrid Director, Data Analytics role in Ireland. For a 5-day fully in-office role, the break-even remote salary rises to €77,400, as the higher office frequency increases travel, meal, and time costs significantly.

How many hours per year does a Director, Data Analytics in Ireland spend commuting?

On a 3-day hybrid schedule with a 60-minute round trip, a Director, Data Analytics in Ireland spends approximately 138 hours commuting per year, equivalent to 17 full working days. Valued at the implied hourly rate for a €123K salary (€71/hr), that time is worth €9,840 annually.

How does the 2026 Return to Office trend affect Director, Data Analytics compensation in Ireland?

As more employers in Ireland reintroduce hybrid or full in-office mandates in 2026, the true value of a Director, Data Analytics salary depends increasingly on the number of required office days. At €123K, each additional day in the office costs roughly €4,246 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.

How reliable is this Director, Data Analytics salary benchmark?

This benchmark is derived from verified market compensation data and is rated Limited Market Data. Confidence levels are calculated using salary source coverage, market consistency, data quality and benchmark strength.

Is Director, Data Analytics pay increasing?

The latest year-over-year signal is -3.7%. Growth is matched using the closest comparable prior-year role, location, seniority, currency, and salary type available in the salary intelligence tables.