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Data Scientist Salary in Ireland

The average Data Scientist salary in Ireland is centered around a median of €93K in 2026. The Data Scientist salary range in Ireland typically runs from €68K to €100K. Pay has moved +12.1% year-on-year. Dublin currently leads city pay at €98K.

National Median Salary

93K

Ireland benchmark • 2026

Salary Range (P25 – P75)

93K
55K120K

Data quality & confidence

Confidence Score

87%

YoY Momentum

+12.1%

Median salary benchmark

€93K

annual - 2026

Typical salary range

€68K-€100K

25th-75th percentile

Year-on-year pay movement

+12.1%

vs 2025

Forward pay outlook

€104K

Forecasted market posture

What Does a Data Scientist Actually Earn?

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

93K
55K120K

Low

55K

P25

68K

Median

93K

P75

100K

High

120K

Data Scientist Take-Home Pay in Ireland (2026)

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

Entry

Take-home/year

€49,171

Effective rate

27.7%

Median

Take-home/year

€61,223

Effective rate

34.2%

Senior

Take-home/year

€64,569

Effective rate

35.4%

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Market Demand & Outlook

Hiring demand, top locations, and career outlook for Data Scientist

High Confidence

Demand level

High

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

Top hiring locations

DublinCorkGalwayLimerick

Career outlook

Strong upward salary momentum

Data Scientist salaries are showing strong movement, with latest benchmark growth at +12.1%.

Pay by seniority

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

General

93K

68K-100K middle band

Mid

80K

78K-83K middle band

Senior

100K

88K-101K middle band

Lead

104K

99K-105K middle band

Junior

53K

49K-56K middle band

How Much Does a Data Scientist Earn by City?

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

How does Data Scientist pay compare to similar roles?

Why Data Scientist Salaries Are at This Level

Data Scientists in Ireland earn a median salary of €93K in 2026, with a typical range from €68K at the 25th percentile to €100K 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 €98K, which is 5% 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 €53K, senior roles sit near €100K, and lead-level roles reach about €104K. Demand is currently moderate for this role based on recent coverage and salary momentum signals.

Frequently Asked Questions About Data Scientist Salary in Ireland

What is the median Data Scientist salary in Ireland?

The median Data Scientist salary in Ireland is €93K in 2026. The typical range runs from €68K at the 25th percentile to €100K at the 75th percentile, based on published market compensation data.

Is Data Scientist salary increasing in Ireland?

Data Scientist salaries have moved +12.1% year-on-year in Ireland.