The average Junior Developer salary in Ireland is centered around a median of €55K in 2026. The Junior Developer salary range in Ireland typically runs from €48K to €61K. Pay has moved -19.1% year-on-year. Dublin currently leads city pay at €59K.
National Median Salary
€55K
Ireland benchmark • 2026
Salary Range (P25 – P75)
Data quality & confidence
Confidence Score
25%
YoY Momentum
-19.1%
Median salary benchmark
€55K
annual - 2026
Typical salary range
€48K-€61K
25th-75th percentile
Year-on-year pay movement
-19.1%
vs 2025
Forward pay outlook
€44K
Forecasted market posture
Annual salary benchmarks for Junior Developer in Ireland, from the low end to the top of the range, based on published market compensation data.
Low
€35K
P25
€48K
Median
€55K
P75
€61K
High
€74K
After Income Tax, USC & PRSI · single, standard PAYE
Gross/year
€48K
Take-home/year
€38,611
Per month
€3,218
Effective rate
19.6%
Gross/year
€55K
Take-home/year
€42,307
Per month
€3,526
Effective rate
23.1%
Gross/year
€61K
Take-home/year
€45,475
Per month
€3,790
Effective rate
25.5%
See the full band-by-band breakdown for Junior Developer
Adjust for your actual salary, see each Income Tax, USC, and PRSI band, and get monthly and weekly figures.
Market Demand & Outlook
Demand level
Low
Based on hiring signals relative to similar roles in this market.
Top hiring locations
Career outlook
Emerging market
Junior Developer demand should be monitored against newer benchmark cycles and employer hiring appetite.
Seniority bands are shown where independent benchmarks exist across experience levels for this role and market.
Mid
€55K
€48K-€61K middle band
Senior
€61K
€58K-€64K middle band
Junior
€48K
€45K-€52K middle band
Compare city salary ranges, confidence, and distance from the national median.
How does Junior Developer pay compare to similar roles?
Explore Ireland salary intelligence
Junior Developers in Ireland earn a median salary of €55K in 2026, with a typical range from €48K at the 25th percentile to €61K 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 €59K, 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 €48K, senior roles sit near €61K, and upper bands continue to trend above the median. Demand is currently steady for this role based on recent coverage and salary momentum signals.
The median Junior Developer salary in Ireland is €55K in 2026. The typical range runs from €48K at the 25th percentile to €61K at the 75th percentile, based on published market compensation data.
Junior Developer salaries have moved -19.1% year-on-year in Ireland.
