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Security Analyst Salary in Ireland

The average Security Analyst salary in Ireland is centered around a median of €70K in 2026. The Security Analyst salary range in Ireland typically runs from €58K to €74K. Pay has moved -3.5% year-on-year. Dublin currently leads city pay at €74K.

National Median Salary

70K

Ireland benchmark • 2026

Salary Range (P25 – P75)

70K
45K100K

Data quality & confidence

Confidence Score

87%

YoY Momentum

-3.5%

Median salary benchmark

€70K

annual - 2026

Typical salary range

€58K-€74K

25th-75th percentile

Year-on-year pay movement

-3.5%

vs 2025

Forward pay outlook

€68K

Forecasted market posture

What Does a Security Analyst Actually Earn?

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

70K
45K100K

Low

45K

P25

58K

Median

70K

P75

74K

High

100K

Security Analyst Take-Home Pay in Ireland (2026)

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

Entry

Take-home/year

€43,891

Effective rate

24.3%

Median

Take-home/year

€50,227

Effective rate

28.2%

Senior

Take-home/year

€52,141

Effective rate

29.5%

See the full band-by-band breakdown for Security Analyst

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Full take-home breakdown

Market Demand & Outlook

Hiring demand, top locations, and career outlook for Security Analyst

High Confidence

Demand level

Medium

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

Top hiring locations

DublinCorkGalwayLimerick

Career outlook

Emerging market

Security Analyst 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

70K

58K-74K middle band

Mid

65K

59K-68K middle band

Senior

80K

78K-81K middle band

Lead

75K

70K-84K middle band

Junior

53K

49K-60K middle band

Manager

73K

70K-88K middle band

How Much Does a Security Analyst Earn by City?

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

Why Security Analyst Salaries Are at This Level

Security Analysts in Ireland earn a median salary of €70K in 2026, with a typical range from €58K at the 25th percentile to €74K 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 €74K, 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 €53K, senior roles sit near €80K, and lead-level roles reach about €75K. Demand is currently steady for this role based on recent coverage and salary momentum signals.

Frequently Asked Questions About Security Analyst Salary in Ireland

What is the median Security Analyst salary in Ireland?

The median Security Analyst salary in Ireland is €70K in 2026. The typical range runs from €58K at the 25th percentile to €74K at the 75th percentile, based on published market compensation data.

Is Security Analyst salary increasing in Ireland?

Security Analyst salaries have moved -3.5% year-on-year in Ireland.