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PHP Developer Salary in Ireland

The average PHP Developer salary in Ireland is centered around a median of €71K in 2026. The PHP Developer salary range in Ireland typically runs from €61K to €78K. Pay has moved -20.8% year-on-year. Dublin currently leads city pay at €76K.

National Median Salary

71K

Ireland benchmark • 2026

Salary Range (P25 – P75)

71K
45K85K

Data quality & confidence

Confidence Score

57%

YoY Momentum

-20.8%

Median salary benchmark

€71K

annual - 2026

Typical salary range

€61K-€78K

25th-75th percentile

Year-on-year pay movement

-20.8%

vs 2025

Forward pay outlook

€56K

Forecasted market posture

What Does a PHP Developer Actually Earn?

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

71K
45K85K

Low

45K

P25

61K

Median

71K

P75

78K

High

85K

PHP Developer 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

€50,707

Effective rate

28.6%

Senior

Take-home/year

€54,053

Effective rate

30.7%

See the full band-by-band breakdown for PHP Developer

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Full take-home breakdown

Market Demand & Outlook

Hiring demand, top locations, and career outlook for PHP Developer

Moderate Confidence

Demand level

Low

Based on hiring signals relative to similar roles in this market.

Top hiring locations

DublinCorkGalwayLimerick

Career outlook

Emerging market

PHP Developer 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

61K-78K middle band

Mid

63K

61K-66K middle band

How Much Does a PHP Developer Earn by City?

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

Why PHP Developer Salaries Are at This Level

PHP Developers in Ireland earn a median salary of €71K in 2026, with a typical range from €61K at the 25th percentile to €78K 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, 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 PHP Developer Salary in Ireland

What is the median PHP Developer salary in Ireland?

The median PHP Developer salary in Ireland is €71K in 2026. The typical range runs from €61K at the 25th percentile to €78K at the 75th percentile, based on published market compensation data.

Is PHP Developer salary increasing in Ireland?

PHP Developer salaries have moved -20.8% year-on-year in Ireland.