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UX/UI Designer Salary in Ireland

The average UX/UI Designer salary in Ireland is centered around a median of €65K in 2026. The UX/UI Designer salary range in Ireland typically runs from €55K to €72K. Pay has moved -9.1% year-on-year. Dublin currently leads city pay at €72K.

National Median Salary

65K

Ireland benchmark • 2026

Salary Range (P25 – P75)

65K
45K85K

Data quality & confidence

Confidence Score

82%

YoY Momentum

-9.1%

Median salary benchmark

€65K

annual - 2026

Typical salary range

€55K-€72K

25th-75th percentile

Year-on-year pay movement

-9.1%

vs 2025

Forward pay outlook

€59K

Forecasted market posture

What Does a UX/UI Designer Actually Earn?

Annual salary benchmarks for UX/UI Designer in Ireland, from the low end to the top of the range, based on published market compensation data.

65K
45K85K

Low

45K

P25

55K

Median

65K

P75

72K

High

85K

UX/UI Designer Take-Home Pay in Ireland (2026)

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

Entry

Take-home/year

€42,307

Effective rate

23.1%

Median

Take-home/year

€47,587

Effective rate

26.8%

Senior

Take-home/year

€51,185

Effective rate

28.9%

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Full take-home breakdown

Market Demand & Outlook

Hiring demand, top locations, and career outlook for UX/UI Designer

High Confidence

Demand level

Low

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

Top hiring locations

DublinGalwayCorkLimerick

Career outlook

Emerging market

UX/UI Designer 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

55K-72K middle band

Mid

63K

56K-65K middle band

Senior

78K

71K-84K middle band

Lead

81K

76K-89K middle band

Junior

58K

47K-65K middle band

How Much Does a UX/UI Designer Earn by City?

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

Why UX/UI Designer Salaries Are at This Level

UX/UI Designers in Ireland earn a median salary of €65K in 2026, with a typical range from €55K at the 25th percentile to €72K 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 €72K, which is 11% 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 €78K, and lead-level roles reach about €81K. Demand is currently steady for this role based on recent coverage and salary momentum signals.

Frequently Asked Questions About UX/UI Designer Salary in Ireland

What is the median UX/UI Designer salary in Ireland?

The median UX/UI Designer salary in Ireland is €65K in 2026. The typical range runs from €55K at the 25th percentile to €72K at the 75th percentile, based on published market compensation data.

Is UX/UI Designer salary increasing in Ireland?

UX/UI Designer salaries have moved -9.1% year-on-year in Ireland.