Average Salary in Ireland

Written by Luis Minvielle Moderated by Oleksandra Dosii

Luis Minvielle

Luis is a writer with over 5 years of experience in B2B software. Even though he has always worked in tech, a sector he regularly publishes about, his initial incursions into writing were, curiously enough, music essays discussing scenes from different parts of the world—most likely to deal with his unfulfilled ambition of becoming a neo-soul crooner.

Oleksandra Dosii

Oleksandra is a dedicated marketer with a passion for growing HR-tech products. She believes content marketing is about delivering high-quality content that provides value—not just generating leads. Since 2016, Oleksandra has been involved in tech talent relocation.

Last update: October 8, 2024

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What is the average salary in Ireland?

In 2024, the gross average salary in Ireland was €50,085 per year, or around €4,173.75 per month. This translates to roughly US$55,093 or £42,572. For full-time employees, this breaks down to about €963.17 per week and €29.71 per hour, based on a 32.4-hour work-week.

Wages in Ireland are among the highest in Europe, with the average salary well above the EU average of €28,217. The latest data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO), published in the second quarter of 2024, shows that the €50,085 figure represents a more than 10% increase over earlier €45,000 estimates from McKinley, a respected research firm which most online outlets decided to rely on. If you notice that our featured average is a bit above what other sites are reporting, it’s because we’re using a very recent, official data point to source our figures.

What is the average salary in Dublin?

In 2024, the average salary in Dublin is roughly €55,000 a year, or a bit above €,4600 a month before taxes. Most outlets report that the actual Dubliner average salary is €46,000 a year or €3,833 per month before taxes. But please note that those sites are using government findings from 2022. They did not account for inflation, which has been relatively high in Ireland in the last few years. We obtained our figure by tying the 2022 Dublin salaries to the national average of that moment, and then finding a 2024 figure that could match with the last national, official report, which did not break down the data by city.

Using the tax calculator, we can estimate that the average worker in Dublin receives approximately €39,000 per year after taxes. As the capital city and a major hub for multinational companies, particularly in the tech and financial sectors, Dublin offers higher wages compared to other parts of Ireland.

What is the average salary in Cork?

The average salary in Cork is €41,000 a year or €3,416 per month. After tax deductions, the average worker in Cork gets €32,152. Salaries in Cork are slightly lower than in Dublin, but still highly competitive.

What is the minimum wage in Ireland?

In 2024, the minimum wage in Ireland is €12.70 per hour and around €2,200 per month, (if we consider a standard of 40 working hours per week). This results in a total annual salary of €26,416. Ireland’s minimum wage is one of the highest in the world and for the coming year 2025, it is expected to increase by 80 cents to €13.50 per hour. Plenty of other European nationals, including Spaniards, move to Ireland to work in the services industry because the wages are notably higher.

What is a good salary in Ireland?

A good salary in Ireland largely depends on where you live. In Dublin, a salary between €50,000 and €60,000 for a single person can make for a comfortable life. With this range, you can rent, cover daily expenses, and even save each month. The cost of living in Dublin, which is generally the most expensive city in Ireland, is about €3,000 per month including rent for a single person. So, earning €50,000 would leave you with approximately €14,000 after bill.

For a more comfortable lifestyle in Dublin, especially if you're self-employed or have dependants, a salary closer to €90,000 is ideal. Outside of major cities, living costs are lower, so €50,000 could allow for more disposable income.

Average salary after tax in Ireland

The average salary in Ireland is €50,085. When we apply the income tax rate, which can be approximately 25% on a portion of earnings (for a single person), the net salary is about €36,787. For exact figures and to calculate your expected income after taxes, visit the Irish government website or explore our tax calculator.

What are the highest-paying jobs in Ireland?

Let’s look at some of the most common professions in Ireland for expats and their average annual salaries, particularly for those in high-demand fields (Source: Payscale):

• Digital Marketing Specialist: €34,570
• HR Generalist: €36,968
• Senior Recruiter: €47,023
• Data Analyst: €38,668
• UX Designer: €38,994
• Project Manager (IT): €58,946
• Customer Support Specialist: €31,601
• Sales Manager: €40,904
• Software Engineer: €48,683

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