What is the median QA Engineer salary in Ireland?
The median QA Engineer salary in Ireland is €65K in 2026. The typical range runs from €60K at the 25th percentile to €80K at the 75th percentile, based on published market compensation data.
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QA Engineer Salary in Ireland
The average QA Engineer salary in Ireland is centered around a median of €65K in 2026. The QA Engineer salary range in Ireland typically runs from €60K to €80K. Pay has moved -10.3% year-on-year. Dublin currently leads city pay at €69K.
National Median Salary
€65K
Ireland benchmark • 2026
Salary Range (P25 – P75)
€65K
€45K€120KData quality & confidence
Confidence Score
73%
YoY Momentum
-10.3%
Median salary benchmark
€65K
annual - 2026
Typical salary range
€60K-€80K
25th-75th percentile
Year-on-year pay movement
-10.3%
vs 2025
Forward pay outlook
€58K
Forecasted market posture
What Does a QA Engineer Actually Earn?
Annual salary benchmarks for QA Engineer in Ireland, from the low end to the top of the range, based on published market compensation data.
€65K
€45K€120KLow
€45K
P25
€60K
Median
€65K
P75
€80K
High
€120K
QA Engineer Take-Home Pay in Ireland (2026)
After Income Tax, USC & PRSI · single, standard PAYE
Entry
Gross/year
€60K
Take-home/year
€44,947
Per month
€3,746
Effective rate
25.1%
Median
Gross/year
€65K
Take-home/year
€47,587
Per month
€3,966
Effective rate
26.8%
Senior
Gross/year
€80K
Take-home/year
€55,009
Per month
€4,584
Effective rate
31.2%
See the full band-by-band breakdown for QA Engineer
Adjust for your actual salary, see each Income Tax, USC, and PRSI band, and get monthly and weekly figures.
Market Demand & Outlook
Hiring demand, top locations, and career outlook for QA Engineer
Moderate Confidence
Demand level
Medium
Based on hiring signals relative to similar roles in this market.
Top hiring locations
DublinCorkGalwayLimerick
Career outlook
Emerging market
QA Engineer 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
€65K
€60K-€80K middle band
Mid
€65K
€55K-€73K middle band
Senior
€67K
€65K-€80K middle band
Manager
€85K
€77K-€95K middle band
Lead
€72K
€64K-€76K middle band
Junior
€45K
€39K-€50K middle band
How Much Does a QA Engineer Earn by City?
Compare city salary ranges, confidence, and distance from the national median.
How does QA Engineer pay compare to similar roles?
Explore Ireland salary intelligence
Why QA Engineer Salaries Are at This Level
QA Engineers in Ireland earn a median salary of €65K in 2026, with a typical range from €60K at the 25th percentile to €80K 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 €69K, which is 6% 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 €45K, senior roles sit near €67K, and lead-level roles reach about €72K. Demand is currently steady for this role based on recent coverage and salary momentum signals.
Frequently Asked Questions About QA Engineer Salary in Ireland
Is QA Engineer salary increasing in Ireland?
QA Engineer salaries have moved -10.3% year-on-year in Ireland.