The average Penetration Tester salary in Ireland is centered around a median of €71K in 2026. The Penetration Tester salary range in Ireland typically runs from €63K to €79K. Pay has moved -10.9% year-on-year. Dublin currently leads city pay at €76K.
National Median Salary
€71K
Ireland benchmark • 2026
Salary Range (P25 – P75)
Data quality & confidence
Confidence Score
17%
YoY Momentum
-10.9%
Median salary benchmark
€71K
annual - 2026
Typical salary range
€63K-€79K
25th-75th percentile
Year-on-year pay movement
-10.9%
vs 2025
Forward pay outlook
€63K
Forecasted market posture
Annual salary benchmarks for Penetration Tester in Ireland, from the low end to the top of the range, based on published market compensation data.
Low
€50K
P25
€63K
Median
€71K
P75
€79K
High
€100K
After Income Tax, USC & PRSI · single, standard PAYE
Gross/year
€63K
Take-home/year
€46,531
Per month
€3,878
Effective rate
26.1%
Gross/year
€71K
Take-home/year
€50,707
Per month
€4,226
Effective rate
28.6%
Gross/year
€79K
Take-home/year
€54,531
Per month
€4,544
Effective rate
31.0%
See the full band-by-band breakdown for Penetration Tester
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
Penetration Tester 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.
General
€71K
€63K-€79K middle band
Mid
€66K
€66K-€67K middle band
Senior
€90K
€90K-€90K middle band
Junior
€63K
€56K-€69K middle band
Compare city salary ranges, confidence, and distance from the national median.
How does Penetration Tester pay compare to similar roles?
Explore Ireland salary intelligence
Penetration Testers in Ireland earn a median salary of €71K in 2026, with a typical range from €63K at the 25th percentile to €79K 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 €76K, 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 €63K, senior roles sit near €90K, 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 Penetration Tester salary in Ireland is €71K in 2026. The typical range runs from €63K at the 25th percentile to €79K at the 75th percentile, based on published market compensation data.
Penetration Tester salaries have moved -10.9% year-on-year in Ireland.
