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Security Engineer Salary in Ireland

The average Security Engineer salary in Ireland is centered around a median of €80K in 2026. The Security Engineer salary range in Ireland typically runs from €65K to €90K. Year-on-year movement is still building as more matched records are published. Dublin currently leads city pay at €86K.

National Median Salary

80K

Ireland benchmark • 2026

Salary Range (P25 – P75)

80K
45K150K

Data quality & confidence

Confidence Score

78%

YoY Momentum

Trend building

Median salary benchmark

€80K

annual - 2026

Typical salary range

€65K-€90K

25th-75th percentile

Year-on-year pay movement

Trend building

vs 2025

Forward pay outlook

€80K

Forecasted market posture

What Does a Security Engineer Actually Earn?

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

80K
45K150K

Low

45K

P25

65K

Median

80K

P75

90K

High

150K

Security Engineer Take-Home Pay in Ireland (2026)

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

Entry

Take-home/year

€47,587

Effective rate

26.8%

Median

Take-home/year

€55,009

Effective rate

31.2%

Senior

Take-home/year

€59,789

Effective rate

33.6%

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Full take-home breakdown

Market Demand & Outlook

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

High Confidence

Demand level

Medium

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

Top hiring locations

DublinCorkGalwayLimerick

Career outlook

Stable market outlook

Security Engineer pay is broadly stable, with current market guidance centered around €80K.

Pay by seniority

Seniority bands are shown where independent benchmarks exist across experience levels for this role and market.

General

80K

65K-90K middle band

Mid

73K

70K-75K middle band

Senior

90K

80K-95K middle band

Junior

58K

40K-75K middle band

How Much Does a Security Engineer Earn by City?

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

Why Security Engineer Salaries Are at This Level

Security Engineers in Ireland earn a median salary of €80K in 2026, with a typical range from €65K at the 25th percentile to €90K 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 €86K, which is 8% 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 €58K, senior roles sit near €90K, 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 Security Engineer Salary in Ireland

What is the median Security Engineer salary in Ireland?

The median Security Engineer salary in Ireland is €80K in 2026. The typical range runs from €65K at the 25th percentile to €90K at the 75th percentile, based on published market compensation data.

Is Security Engineer salary increasing in Ireland?

Year-on-year trend data is not yet available for this role. Check back as the dataset grows.