PayMetric Labs
Data & Analytics2026 dataSalary by location

Data Governance Specialist Salary in Ireland

The average Data Governance Specialist salary in Ireland is centered around a median of €61K in 2026. The Data Governance Specialist salary range in Ireland typically runs from €56K to €67K. Pay has moved -2.0% year-on-year. Dublin currently leads city pay at €65K.

National Median Salary

61K

Ireland benchmark • 2026

Salary Range (P25 – P75)

61K
45K80K

Data quality & confidence

Confidence Score

17%

YoY Momentum

-2.0%

Median salary benchmark

€61K

annual - 2026

Typical salary range

€56K-€67K

25th-75th percentile

Year-on-year pay movement

-2.0%

vs 2025

Forward pay outlook

€60K

Forecasted market posture

What Does a Data Governance Specialist Actually Earn?

Annual salary benchmarks for Data Governance Specialist in Ireland, from the low end to the top of the range, based on published market compensation data.

61K
45K80K

Low

45K

P25

56K

Median

61K

P75

67K

High

80K

Data Governance Specialist Take-Home Pay in Ireland (2026)

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

Entry

Take-home/year

€42,835

Effective rate

23.5%

Median

Take-home/year

€45,475

Effective rate

25.5%

Senior

Take-home/year

€48,643

Effective rate

27.4%

See the full band-by-band breakdown for Data Governance Specialist

Adjust for your actual salary, see each Income Tax, USC, and PRSI band, and get monthly and weekly figures.

Full take-home breakdown

Market Demand & Outlook

Hiring demand, top locations, and career outlook for Data Governance Specialist

Limited Market Data

Demand level

Low

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

Top hiring locations

DublinCorkGalwayLimerick

Career outlook

Emerging market

Data Governance Specialist demand should be monitored against newer benchmark cycles and employer hiring appetite.

Pay by seniority

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

General

61K

56K-67K middle band

Mid

60K

58K-63K middle band

Senior

63K

61K-64K middle band

Manager

94K

81K-99K middle band

Junior

58K

56K-59K middle band

How Much Does a Data Governance Specialist Earn by City?

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

How does Data Governance Specialist pay compare to similar roles?

Why Data Governance Specialist Salaries Are at This Level

Data Governance Specialists in Ireland earn a median salary of €61K in 2026, with a typical range from €56K at the 25th percentile to €67K 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 €65K, 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 €58K, senior roles sit near €63K, 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 Data Governance Specialist Salary in Ireland

What is the median Data Governance Specialist salary in Ireland?

The median Data Governance Specialist salary in Ireland is €61K in 2026. The typical range runs from €56K at the 25th percentile to €67K at the 75th percentile, based on published market compensation data.

Is Data Governance Specialist salary increasing in Ireland?

Data Governance Specialist salaries have moved -2.0% year-on-year in Ireland.