What is the median Data Engineer salary in Ireland?
The median Data Engineer salary in Ireland is €70K in 2026. The typical range runs from €60K at the 25th percentile to €90K at the 75th percentile, based on published market compensation data.
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Data Engineer Salary in Ireland
The average Data Engineer salary in Ireland is centered around a median of €70K in 2026. The Data Engineer salary range in Ireland typically runs from €60K to €90K. Year-on-year movement is still building as more matched records are published. Dublin currently leads city pay at €82K.
National Median Salary
€70K
Ireland benchmark • 2026
Salary Range (P25 – P75)
€70K
€45K€110KData quality & confidence
Confidence Score
80%
YoY Momentum
Trend building
Median salary benchmark
€70K
annual - 2026
Typical salary range
€60K-€90K
25th-75th percentile
Year-on-year pay movement
Trend building
vs 2025
Forward pay outlook
€70K
Forecasted market posture
What Does a Data Engineer Actually Earn?
Annual salary benchmarks for Data Engineer in Ireland, from the low end to the top of the range, based on published market compensation data.
€70K
€45K€110KLow
€45K
P25
€60K
Median
€70K
P75
€90K
High
€110K
Data Engineer Take-Home Pay in Ireland (2026)
After Income Tax, USC & PRSI · single, standard PAYE
Entry
Gross/year
€60K
Take-home/year
€44,947
Per month
€3,746
Effective rate
25.1%
Median
Gross/year
€70K
Take-home/year
€50,227
Per month
€4,186
Effective rate
28.2%
Senior
Gross/year
€90K
Take-home/year
€59,789
Per month
€4,982
Effective rate
33.6%
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Adjust for your actual salary, see each Income Tax, USC, and PRSI band, and get monthly and weekly figures.
Market Demand & Outlook
Hiring demand, top locations, and career outlook for Data Engineer
High Confidence
Demand level
Medium
Based on hiring signals relative to similar roles in this market.
Top hiring locations
DublinGalwayCorkLimerick
Career outlook
Stable market outlook
Data Engineer pay is broadly stable, with current market guidance centered around €70K.
Pay by seniority
Seniority bands are shown where independent benchmarks exist across experience levels for this role and market.
General
€70K
€60K-€90K middle band
Mid
€73K
€66K-€78K middle band
Senior
€85K
€80K-€90K middle band
Lead
€100K
€95K-€110K middle band
Junior
€49K
€47K-€51K middle band
How Much Does a Data Engineer Earn by City?
Compare city salary ranges, confidence, and distance from the national median.
How does Data Engineer pay compare to similar roles?
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Why Data Engineer Salaries Are at This Level
Data Engineers in Ireland earn a median salary of €70K in 2026, with a typical range from €60K at the 25th percentile to €90K 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 €82K, which is 17% above the national benchmark. City coverage for this role includes Dublin, Galway, Cork, Limerick, Waterford, helping you compare local pay differences without needing separate city-role pages.
At experience level, entry roles start around €49K, senior roles sit near €85K, and lead-level roles reach about €100K. Demand is currently steady for this role based on recent coverage and salary momentum signals.
Frequently Asked Questions About Data Engineer Salary in Ireland
Is Data Engineer salary increasing in Ireland?
Year-on-year trend data is not yet available for this role. Check back as the dataset grows.