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Salary ranges reflect the Ireland market in 2026. Ranges widen at senior levels because company size and equity vary significantly.
Senior Project Coordinator specialising in enterprise project tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira), PMO reporting automation, and Power BI dashboards.
Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, Programme Manager, Programme Director.
Companies actively hiring for this role in Ireland right now.
Project Coordinators progress to Project Manager, Senior Project Coordinator, PMO Analyst, or Programme Manager roles.
Project Coordinators in Ireland earn between €38,000 and €52,000 at mid-level in 2026. Junior Project Coordinators starting out earn €28,000 to €38,000. Senior Project Coordinators with five or more years of experience earn €52,000 to €65,000. Project Coordinators who progress to Project Manager roles earn €65,000 to €90,000. Financial services and technology employers in Dublin tend to pay at the higher end of the range.
PRINCE2 Foundation certification is the highest-value qualification premium for Project Coordinators in Ireland, demonstrating structured project methodology competence. Microsoft Project proficiency combined with Power BI reporting skills commands a salary premium. Smartsheet and Jira experience is valued at technology and product-focused employers. Project Coordinators who have managed budgets and tracked financial performance earn more than those in purely administrative roles.
Accenture Ireland, Version 1, EY Ireland, and KPMG Ireland are large employers of Project Coordinators for client delivery work. AIB, Bank of Ireland, and Fidelity Investments Ireland hire Project Coordinators for internal change programmes. The HSE (Health Service Executive) is a significant public sector employer of Project Coordinators. Technology multinationals with Irish operations also hire Project Coordinators for system implementation and change projects.
The most effective route is to take on increasing project responsibility within the coordinator role, such as owning small workstreams or sub-projects. Completing PRINCE2 Practitioner or PMP certification demonstrates methodology competence. Many Irish employers offer internal progression from Project Coordinator to Project Manager after two to four years. Building a track record of successfully delivering project milestones and managing stakeholders is the most valued evidence for hiring managers.