Salary Insights: Developer Salaries in Ireland

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March 11, 2026 19:53

Software Engineer Salary in Ireland

Based on our latest market data from 334 job listings with annual salary information in Ireland:

Mid-level developers earn an average of 77,794 EUR per year, with a median of 80,000 EUR (based on 58 data points).

Senior roles show higher compensation, averaging 89,672 EUR per year, with top-tier roles reaching up to 165,000 EUR.

Lead positions command a significant premium, averaging 101,644 EUR per year.

Seniority Average Median Distribution (Min - Max) Sample Size
Ireland
Junior 66,500 EUR 66,500
55,000 78,000
2
Mid 77,794 EUR 80,000
24,500 157,000
58
Mid 126,933 USD 128,775
92,500 154,000
6
Mid 63,750 GBP 65,000
40,000 85,000
4
Senior 89,672 EUR 87,591
25,000 165,000
104
Senior 181,948 USD 166,300
62,500 330,000
39
Senior 94,975 GBP 110,000
32,500 161,000
8
Senior 278,000 PLN 278,000
278,000 278,000
2
Lead 101,644 EUR 106,250
40,000 165,000
64
Lead 198,910 USD 206,800
128,440 269,300
9
Lead 85,000 GBP 85,000
85,000 85,000
1
Executive 123,245 EUR 115,854
55,000 225,700
21
Executive 312,917 USD 400,000
155,000 400,000
12
Principal 140,000 EUR 140,000
140,000 140,000
1
Senior-Lead 80,000 EUR 80,000
80,000 80,000
1
Senior/Lead 80,000 EUR 80,000
80,000 80,000
1
Staff 162,500 USD 162,500
162,500 162,500
1
Seniority Average Median Distribution (Min - Max) Sample Size
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Seniority Average Median Distribution (Min - Max) Sample Size
Ireland
Senior 538 EUR 538
475 600
3
Lead 538 EUR 538
538 538
1

Salary Market FAQ

What is the average software engineer salary?

The average salary varies significantly by country and seniority level. Use the tables above to explore the latest figures for each market, broken down by Junior, Mid, Senior, Lead, and Executive roles.

Which country pays the highest for developers?

Based on our market data, Switzerland consistently offers the highest compensation packages for software engineering roles in Europe. Select "Global" above to compare all available markets side by side.

How does seniority impact compensation?

Seniority is a primary driver of salary. Transitioning from Mid to Senior level typically yields a 15-30% increase, while Lead and Executive roles can command significantly higher premiums.

Are remote roles paid differently?

Yes, our data shows that international remote roles, especially for Senior positions, often align with high-paying markets like the US or Switzerland, even if the developer is based elsewhere.