What is the median GRC Specialist salary in Ireland?
The median GRC Specialist salary in Ireland is €76K in 2026. The typical range runs from €67K at the 25th percentile to €87K at the 75th percentile, based on published market compensation data.
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GRC Specialist Salary in Ireland
The average GRC Specialist salary in Ireland is centered around a median of €76K in 2026. The GRC Specialist salary range in Ireland typically runs from €67K to €87K. Pay has moved +10.9% year-on-year. Dublin currently leads city pay at €80K.
National Median Salary
€76K
Ireland benchmark • 2026
Salary Range (P25 – P75)
€76K
€50K€150KData quality & confidence
Confidence Score
73%
YoY Momentum
+10.9%
Median salary benchmark
€76K
annual - 2026
Typical salary range
€67K-€87K
25th-75th percentile
Year-on-year pay movement
+10.9%
vs 2025
Forward pay outlook
€85K
Forecasted market posture
What Does a GRC Specialist Actually Earn?
Annual salary benchmarks for GRC Specialist in Ireland, from the low end to the top of the range, based on published market compensation data.
€76K
€50K€150KLow
€50K
P25
€67K
Median
€76K
P75
€87K
High
€150K
GRC Specialist Take-Home Pay in Ireland (2026)
After Income Tax, USC & PRSI · single, standard PAYE
Entry
Gross/year
€67K
Take-home/year
€48,643
Per month
€4,054
Effective rate
27.4%
Median
Gross/year
€76K
Take-home/year
€53,097
Per month
€4,425
Effective rate
30.1%
Senior
Gross/year
€87K
Take-home/year
€58,355
Per month
€4,863
Effective rate
32.9%
See the full band-by-band breakdown for GRC Specialist
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 GRC Specialist
Moderate Confidence
Demand level
Medium
Based on hiring signals relative to similar roles in this market.
Top hiring locations
DublinCorkGalwayLimerick
Career outlook
Strong upward salary momentum
GRC Specialist salaries are showing strong movement, with latest benchmark growth at +10.9%.
Pay by seniority
Seniority bands are shown where independent benchmarks exist across experience levels for this role and market.
General
€76K
€67K-€87K middle band
Mid
€73K
€65K-€82K middle band
Senior
€74K
€71K-€86K middle band
Lead
€90K
€77K-€95K middle band
Manager
€92K
€79K-€100K middle band
Junior
€56K
€38K-€65K middle band
How Much Does a GRC Specialist Earn by City?
Compare city salary ranges, confidence, and distance from the national median.
How does GRC Specialist pay compare to similar roles?
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Why GRC Specialist Salaries Are at This Level
GRC Specialists in Ireland earn a median salary of €76K in 2026, with a typical range from €67K at the 25th percentile to €87K 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 €80K, 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 €56K, senior roles sit near €74K, and lead-level roles reach about €90K. Demand is currently moderate for this role based on recent coverage and salary momentum signals.
Frequently Asked Questions About GRC Specialist Salary in Ireland
Is GRC Specialist salary increasing in Ireland?
GRC Specialist salaries have moved +10.9% year-on-year in Ireland.