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Director Of Engineering Salary in Ireland

The average Director Of Engineering salary in Ireland is centered around a median of €170K in 2026. The Director Of Engineering salary range in Ireland typically runs from €160K to €175K. Year-on-year movement is still building as more matched records are published. Cork currently leads city pay at €170K.

National Median Salary

170K

Ireland benchmark • 2026

Salary Range (P25 – P75)

170K
140K180K

Data quality & confidence

Confidence Score

33%

YoY Momentum

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Median salary benchmark

€170K

annual - 2026

Typical salary range

€160K-€175K

25th-75th percentile

Year-on-year pay movement

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Forward pay outlook

Building

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What Does a Director Of Engineering Actually Earn?

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

170K
140K180K

Low

140K

P25

160K

Median

170K

P75

175K

High

180K

Director Of Engineering Take-Home Pay in Ireland (2026)

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

Entry

Take-home/year

€93,249

Effective rate

41.7%

Median

Take-home/year

€98,029

Effective rate

42.3%

Senior

Take-home/year

€100,419

Effective rate

42.6%

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Market Demand & Outlook

Hiring demand, top locations, and career outlook for Director Of Engineering

Limited Market Data

Demand level

Low

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

Top hiring locations

CorkDublinGalwayLimerick

Career outlook

Stable market outlook

Director Of Engineering pay is broadly stable, with current market guidance centered around €170K.

How Much Does a Director Of Engineering Earn by City?

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Why Director Of Engineering Salaries Are at This Level

Director Of Engineerings in Ireland earn a median salary of €170K in 2026, with a typical range from €160K at the 25th percentile to €175K 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 €170K, 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 Of Engineering Salary in Ireland

What is the median Director Of Engineering salary in Ireland?

The median Director Of Engineering salary in Ireland is €170K in 2026. The typical range runs from €160K at the 25th percentile to €175K at the 75th percentile, based on published market compensation data.

Is Director Of Engineering salary increasing in Ireland?

Year-on-year trend data is not yet available for this role. Check back as the dataset grows.