Salary Intelligence
Salaries in Ireland by profession
National median, after-tax net, and purchasing power for 38 professions in Ireland — anchored to a primary-sourced median wage (2024 data).
What is a good salary in Ireland?
Key facts
- National median: ~$51,942 gross ~$43,819 after tax (2024 data, 84% kept).
- Highest-paying role: CTO / Technology Director ~$139,792/yr net for a mid-level cto / technology director.
- Purchasing power the median net is worth ~$39,691 in PPP-equivalent (US price) terms.
- 38 professions estimated each = the national median × the role's skill premium, netted via the tax engine.
National median (2024)
$51,942 gross · $43,819 after tax · $39,691 PPP-equivalent. Source & methodology
Estimated pay by profession in Ireland
By take-home, the highest pay in Ireland is estimated for a 🏢 cto / technology director — $139,792 net after tax (4.3× the local median).
| Profession | Est. gross | Est. net |
|---|---|---|
| CTO / Technology Director | $223,938 | $139,792 |
| Doctor (Physician) | $205,932 | $129,745 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $167,184 | $108,125 |
| AI Engineer | $159,104 | $103,615 |
| Engineering Manager | $158,107 | $103,058 |
| Dentist | $151,560 | $99,406 |
| Product Manager | $130,174 | $87,473 |
| Data Engineer | $128,171 | $86,354 |
| Software Engineer | $126,287 | $85,304 |
| Cloud Engineer | $122,902 | $83,414 |
| DevOps Engineer | $122,535 | $83,210 |
| Pharmacist | $120,357 | $81,994 |
| Cybersecurity Specialist | $116,940 | $80,087 |
| Management Consultant | $112,037 | $77,352 |
| Data Scientist | $106,124 | $74,052 |
| Sales Manager | $100,174 | $70,732 |
| General Manager | $94,279 | $67,444 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $93,180 | $66,829 |
| Marketing Manager | $91,067 | $65,650 |
| Project Manager | $91,067 | $65,650 |
| Civil Engineer | $90,440 | $65,301 |
| UX Designer | $87,726 | $63,787 |
| Operations Manager | $85,786 | $62,703 |
| Physiotherapist | $84,089 | $61,757 |
| Business Analyst | $82,190 | $60,698 |
| HR Manager | $80,812 | $59,929 |
| Finance Analyst | $78,275 | $58,512 |
| University Lecturer | $75,621 | $57,032 |
| Remote Freelancer | $73,277 | $55,724 |
| Content Writer | $67,659 | $52,589 |
| Accountant | $63,032 | $50,007 |
| Hospitality Manager | $60,827 | $48,777 |
| Nurse | $57,701 | $47,032 |
| Teacher | $56,833 | $46,548 |
| Graphic Designer | $56,606 | $46,422 |
| Plumber | $55,336 | $45,713 |
| Electrician | $54,871 | $45,454 |
| Chef | $54,297 | $45,133 |
“vs median” = estimated gross ÷ Ireland's national median gross. Tap a role for the full country-by-country ranking. Regulated professions (medicine, nursing, dentistry, pharmacy, teaching) require local credential recognition before you can practise.
Ireland salary estimates · Source: Ireland national median wage (national statistical office / Eurostat, 2024) + WhereNext tax engine · Last verified Jun 22, 2026
Modelled estimate, not survey data. Each profession figure is the country's national median wage scaled by the role's skill premium — a directional model, not a per-role salary survey. Singapore is the exception: its figures are the Ministry of Manpower's June 2025 occupational medians. It is for a mid-level professional and varies widely by employer, seniority, bonus, equity, contract type and tax regime. Net is modelled via WhereNext's tax engine and is not tax or employment advice — verify with an employer or qualified advisor before making decisions.
Where the money goes: CTO / Technology Director in Ireland
Gross pay erodes to take-home after tax, then adjusts for local prices — a mid-level estimate, every step sourced.
Updated · National medians (Eurostat / national stats) · US BLS OEWS May 2024 · World Bank ICP 2021 (PPP)
- Gross$223,938
- Income tax−$84,146
- Net (after tax)$139,792
- Local prices−$13,169
- Real value$126,623
Keep rate 62% · net $139,792 · real value $126,623 (local prices eat into it)
| Step | USD/yr | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | $223,938 | Estimated gross for the role. |
| − Income tax & social | −$84,146 | Resident tax brackets; you keep 62%. |
| Net (after tax) | $139,792 | Take-home in nominal USD. |
| − Local prices (PPP) | −$13,169 | Pricier than the US — your net buys less. |
| Real value (PPP-equiv. net) | $126,623 | What the net is worth in US price terms. |
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Ireland salary questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good salary in Ireland?▾
The national median is about $51,942 gross (~$43,819 after tax) for 2024. A "good" salary is typically well above the median — many skilled professions here estimate above $97,855 net. Cost of living matters as much as the headline number.
Which jobs pay the most in Ireland?▾
Among the roles modelled, the highest after-tax pay in Ireland is estimated for cto / technology director, doctor (physician), senior software engineer. These are directional estimates — actual pay varies by employer, seniority and sector.
Does WhereNext estimate net salary after tax in Ireland?▾
Yes. Net figures are computed with WhereNext's tax engine using Ireland's domestic resident income tax brackets and social contributions — not expat regimes. Verify your own situation with a qualified advisor.
How reliable are these Ireland salary figures?▾
The national median is primary-sourced (national statistical office / Eurostat, 2024 data). Per-profession figures are a model — the national median × the role's skill premium, not a per-role salary survey — so treat them as a planning guide, not a quote.