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Penetration Tester Salary in Ireland

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)

71K
50K100K

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

What Does a Penetration Tester Actually Earn?

Annual salary benchmarks for Penetration Tester in Ireland, from the low end to the top of the range, based on published market compensation data.

71K
50K100K

Low

50K

P25

63K

Median

71K

P75

79K

High

100K

Penetration Tester Take-Home Pay in Ireland (2026)

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

Entry

Take-home/year

€46,531

Effective rate

26.1%

Median

Take-home/year

€50,707

Effective rate

28.6%

Senior

Take-home/year

€54,531

Effective rate

31.0%

See the full band-by-band breakdown for Penetration Tester

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Full take-home breakdown

Market Demand & Outlook

Hiring demand, top locations, and career outlook for Penetration Tester

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

Penetration Tester demand should be monitored against newer benchmark cycles and employer hiring appetite.

Pay by seniority

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

How Much Does a Penetration Tester Earn by City?

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

Why Penetration Tester Salaries Are at This Level

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About Penetration Tester Salary in Ireland

What is the median Penetration Tester salary in Ireland?

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.

Is Penetration Tester salary increasing in Ireland?

Penetration Tester salaries have moved -10.9% year-on-year in Ireland.