Salary Insights: Developer Salaries in Ireland

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February 21, 2026 19:35

Software Engineer Salary in Ireland

Based on our latest market data from 236 job listings with annual salary information in Ireland:

Mid-level developers earn an average of 78,791 EUR per year, with a median of 80,000 EUR (based on 50 data points).

Senior roles show higher compensation, averaging 93,151 EUR per year, with top-tier roles reaching up to 165,000 EUR.

Lead positions command a significant premium, averaging 99,491 EUR per year.

Seniority Average Median Distribution (Min - Max) Sample Size
Ireland
Junior 55,000 EUR 55,000
55,000 55,000
1
Mid 78,791 EUR 80,000
24,500 157,000
50
Mid 126,933 USD 128,775
92,500 154,000
6
Mid 63,750 GBP 65,000
40,000 85,000
4
Senior 93,151 EUR 91,229
40,000 165,000
70
Senior 181,329 USD 178,500
62,500 315,500
23
Senior 75,760 GBP 47,500
32,500 150,600
5
Lead 99,491 EUR 100,500
42,500 165,000
42
Lead 193,991 USD 205,000
128,440 269,300
7
Lead 85,000 GBP 85,000
85,000 85,000
1
Executive 125,544 EUR 125,000
55,000 225,700
15
Executive 283,889 USD 200,000
155,000 400,000
9
Principal 140,000 EUR 140,000
140,000 140,000
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
538 538
1
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.