The average Programme Director salary in Ireland is centered around a median of €135K in 2026. The Programme Director salary range in Ireland typically runs from €130K to €148K. Pay has moved +14.5% year-on-year. Dublin currently leads city pay at €144K.
National Median Salary
€135K
Ireland benchmark • 2026
Salary Range (P25 – P75)
Data quality & confidence
Confidence Score
94%
YoY Momentum
+14.5%
Median salary benchmark
€135K
annual - 2026
Typical salary range
€130K-€148K
25th-75th percentile
Year-on-year pay movement
+14.5%
vs 2025
Forward pay outlook
€155K
Forecasted market posture
Annual salary benchmarks for Programme Director in Ireland, from the low end to the top of the range, based on published market compensation data.
Low
€100K
P25
€130K
Median
€135K
P75
€148K
High
€160K
After Income Tax, USC & PRSI · single, standard PAYE
Gross/year
€130K
Take-home/year
€78,909
Per month
€6,576
Effective rate
39.3%
Gross/year
€135K
Take-home/year
€81,299
Per month
€6,775
Effective rate
39.8%
Gross/year
€148K
Take-home/year
€87,513
Per month
€7,293
Effective rate
40.9%
See the full band-by-band breakdown for Programme Director
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
Strong upward salary momentum
Programme Director salaries are showing strong movement, with latest benchmark growth at +14.5%.
Compare city salary ranges, confidence, and distance from the national median.
How does Programme Director pay compare to similar roles?
Explore Ireland salary intelligence
Programme Directors in Ireland earn a median salary of €135K in 2026, with a typical range from €130K at the 25th percentile to €148K 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 €144K, 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 moderate for this role based on recent coverage and salary momentum signals.
The median Programme Director salary in Ireland is €135K in 2026. The typical range runs from €130K at the 25th percentile to €148K at the 75th percentile, based on published market compensation data.
Programme Director salaries have moved +14.5% year-on-year in Ireland.
