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OT Security Consultant Salary Benchmark in Ireland

The median OT Security Consultant salary in Ireland is €68K in 2026, with a typical range from €61K to €74K. Pay has moved -15.6% year-on-year. Dublin currently leads city pay at €75K.

National Median Salary

68K

Ireland benchmark • 2026

Salary Range (P25 – P75)

68K
55K80K

Data quality & confidence

Confidence Score

25%

YoY Momentum

-15.6%

Median salary benchmark

€68K

annual - 2026

Typical salary range

€61K-€74K

25th-75th percentile

Year-on-year pay movement

-15.6%

vs 2025

Forward pay outlook

€57K

Forecasted market posture

Permanent Salary Benchmark for OT Security Consultant

Permanent salary benchmarks for OT Security Consultant in Ireland, from the low end to the top of the range, based on published market compensation data.

68K
55K80K

Low

55K

P25

61K

Median

68K

P75

74K

High

80K

OT Security Consultant Take-Home Pay in Ireland (2026)

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

Entry

Take-home/year

€45,475

Effective rate

25.5%

Median

Take-home/year

€49,171

Effective rate

27.7%

Senior

Take-home/year

€52,141

Effective rate

29.5%

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Full take-home breakdown

Is a OT Security Consultant hybrid salary worth the commute?

3-day/week office schedule · typical Irish commute assumptions

Break-even remote salary

€51,100

minimum to match 68K hybrid

Annual commute impact

€8,938

costs + time value lost

Hours commuting/year

138 hrs

at 60 min/day, 3 days/wk

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Remote vs hybrid analysis

Market Demand & Outlook

Hiring demand, top locations, and career outlook for OT Security Consultant

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

OT Security Consultant demand should be monitored against newer benchmark cycles and employer hiring appetite.

How Much Does a OT Security Consultant Earn by City?

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

How does OT Security Consultant pay compare to similar roles?

Why OT Security Consultant Salaries Are at This Level

OT Security Consultants in Ireland earn a median salary of €68K in 2026, with a typical range from €61K at the 25th percentile to €74K 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 €75K, which is 10% 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 OT Security Consultant Salary in Ireland

What is the median OT Security Consultant salary in Ireland?

The median OT Security Consultant salary in Ireland is €68K in 2026. The typical range runs from €61K at the 25th percentile to €74K at the 75th percentile, based on published market compensation data.

Is OT Security Consultant salary increasing in Ireland?

OT Security Consultant salaries have moved -15.6% year-on-year in Ireland.

How does OT Security Consultant salary vary by city in Ireland?

OT Security Consultant salaries vary across Ireland. Dublin leads at €75K (+10% vs the national benchmark), while Galway sits at €65K. Use the city breakdown above to compare all locations.

What does a OT Security Consultant take home after tax in Ireland?

A OT Security Consultant earning the median €68K gross in Ireland will take home a net amount after income tax and other deductions. Use the PayMetric Labs take-home calculator on this page for an exact breakdown by tax band.

Is a €68K OT Security Consultant hybrid role worth the commute in Ireland?

On a 3-day hybrid schedule with a typical Irish commute (€15/day travel, 60-minute round trip, daily meal premium, annual wardrobe costs), your true net income at €68K is approximately €40,233 per year, compared to €49,171 net without any commute. The commute costs €8,938 per year in direct expenses and lost time. A fully remote role paying €51,100 would leave you equally well off.

What remote salary is equivalent to a €68K hybrid OT Security Consultant salary in Ireland?

Assuming a 3-day hybrid schedule with typical commute costs, you would need a remote salary of at least €51,100 to match the true net value of a €68K hybrid OT Security Consultant role in Ireland. For a 5-day fully in-office role, the break-even remote salary rises to €41,500, as the higher office frequency increases travel, meal, and time costs significantly.

How many hours per year does a OT Security Consultant in Ireland spend commuting?

On a 3-day hybrid schedule with a 60-minute round trip, a OT Security Consultant in Ireland spends approximately 138 hours commuting per year, equivalent to 17 full working days. Valued at the implied hourly rate for a €68K salary (€39/hr), that time is worth €5,440 annually.

How does the 2026 Return to Office trend affect OT Security Consultant compensation in Ireland?

As more employers in Ireland reintroduce hybrid or full in-office mandates in 2026, the true value of a OT Security Consultant salary depends increasingly on the number of required office days. At €68K, each additional day in the office costs roughly €2,779 per year in direct and time costs (moving from 3 to 5 days). Candidates evaluating offers should compare true net income rather than gross salary alone.

How reliable is this OT Security Consultant salary benchmark?

This benchmark is derived from verified market compensation data and is rated Limited Market Data. Confidence levels are calculated using salary source coverage, market consistency, data quality and benchmark strength.

Is OT Security Consultant pay increasing?

The latest year-over-year signal is -15.6%. Growth is matched using the closest comparable prior-year role, location, seniority, currency, and salary type available in the salary intelligence tables.