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Determine your market value or set competitive pay scales. Our salary calculator gives your latest data from our 2026 Ireland Salary Guide and delivers precise benchmarks based on current hiring trends.
Key Insights From Our 2026 Ireland Salary Guide.
Our 2026 Ireland Salary Guide highlights a pivot toward the contractor economy, a surge in hiring in AI and regulatory compliance, and a fundamental shift in talent values.
A Strategic Shift to an Agile Workforce
Organisations are pivoting away from permanent-only structures in favour of a blended model that integrates contingent talent. This allows businesses to access niche expertise.
New Standards for AI and Safety
The intersection of AI adoption and new frameworks is redefining Irish hiring. Digital transformation is now a business necessity, sparking intense demand for specialists in AI and cybersecurity.
A Value Shift Toward Holistic Retention and Flexibility
Professionals are now prioritising work-life balance and long-term career goals with salary. A divide has emerged between businesses enforcing office mandates and offering hybrid flexibility.
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Gain a competitive edge with local data sourced from our extensive network of hiring professionals. Explore the average salary in Dublin and beyond across these key industries.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Preliminary estimates show that the average weekly salary in Ireland reached €1,026.20 in the first quarter of 2025, an increase of 5.6% compared to the previous year, according to the Central Statistics Office. The growth in earnings is supported by a stable job vacancy rate and an annual employment increase of 3.3%.
A salary guide is a comprehensive report that provides salary benchmarks, market trends, and compensation data for various job roles across different industries and locations. It is usually created by industry experts and recruitment specialists who analyse data from thousands of professionals to offer an up-to-date snapshot of the job market.
Hiring managers use salary guides to build competitive compensation packages, plan budgets, and improve employee retention. For professionals, it acts as an essential resource for determining market value and negotiating starting salaries or pay rises.
The benchmarks provided in Morgan McKinley’s salary guides are powered by proprietary market intelligence rather than generic or third-party surveys. To ensure the highest level of accuracy, we derive our figures from:
- Analysing thousands of job offers and placements managed by our offices over the past year
- On-the-ground intelligence from our recruitment consultants who work daily within these specific sectors and understand current demand
- Data from our annual surveys involving thousands of employers and professionals
This multi-layered approach ensures our data reflects the live market and gives an accurate representation of current compensation levels.
The annual salaries listed in the guide typically represent the base salary only. We focus on base salary to provide a consistent benchmark across different industries, as bonuses and benefits can vary significantly between companies.
However, for specific performance-driven roles (such as Sales), we recognise that variable pay is a core part of the compensation. Where possible, we have included both the base salary data and the data for on-target earnings (OTE).
