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Incident Response Specialist / Engineer Salary in Ireland

The average Incident Response Specialist / Engineer salary in Ireland is centered around a median of €65K in 2026. The Incident Response Specialist / Engineer salary range in Ireland typically runs from €58K to €73K. Pay has moved -3.7% year-on-year. Dublin currently leads city pay at €69K.

National Median Salary

65K

Ireland benchmark • 2026

Salary Range (P25 – P75)

65K
45K90K

Data quality & confidence

Confidence Score

17%

YoY Momentum

-3.7%

Median salary benchmark

€65K

annual - 2026

Typical salary range

€58K-€73K

25th-75th percentile

Year-on-year pay movement

-3.7%

vs 2025

Forward pay outlook

€63K

Forecasted market posture

What Does a Incident Response Specialist / Engineer Actually Earn?

Annual salary benchmarks for Incident Response Specialist / Engineer in Ireland, from the low end to the top of the range, based on published market compensation data.

65K
45K90K

Low

45K

P25

58K

Median

65K

P75

73K

High

90K

Incident Response Specialist / Engineer Take-Home Pay in Ireland (2026)

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

Entry

Take-home/year

€43,891

Effective rate

24.3%

Median

Take-home/year

€47,587

Effective rate

26.8%

Senior

Take-home/year

€51,663

Effective rate

29.2%

See the full band-by-band breakdown for Incident Response Specialist / Engineer

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Full take-home breakdown

Market Demand & Outlook

Hiring demand, top locations, and career outlook for Incident Response Specialist / Engineer

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

Incident Response Specialist / Engineer demand should be monitored against newer benchmark cycles and employer hiring appetite.

How Much Does a Incident Response Specialist / Engineer Earn by City?

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

How does Incident Response Specialist / Engineer pay compare to similar roles?

Why Incident Response Specialist / Engineer Salaries Are at This Level

Incident Response Specialist / Engineers in Ireland earn a median salary of €65K in 2026, with a typical range from €58K at the 25th percentile to €73K 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 €69K, which is 6% 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, 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 Incident Response Specialist / Engineer Salary in Ireland

What is the median Incident Response Specialist / Engineer salary in Ireland?

The median Incident Response Specialist / Engineer salary in Ireland is €65K in 2026. The typical range runs from €58K at the 25th percentile to €73K at the 75th percentile, based on published market compensation data.

Is Incident Response Specialist / Engineer salary increasing in Ireland?

Incident Response Specialist / Engineer salaries have moved -3.7% year-on-year in Ireland.