The IT Jobs Market in Ireland: 2024-2025 Salary Trends
The IT jobs market in Ireland remains one of the highest-paying industry sectors on the island, and in this blog, we explore what the average IT professional is earning in Ireland for 2024-2025.
As inflation continues to make headlines, the latest annualized inflation rate sits at around 6.5% for 2023, according to Statista. I recently came across a supermarket receipt from November 2022, which prompted me to update this blog. For example, a pound of butter that cost €2.99 in November 2022 is now priced at €3.19—roughly a 7% increase. This trend is consistent across many food items, and energy prices like electricity and gas have similarly risen in line with inflation. When we look at the average salary for an IT worker in Ireland, it was around €71,000 in 2022. Today, that figure stands closer to €76,000—an increase reflecting not only inflation but also the continuing demand for skilled IT professionals.
To gather these insights, we’ve used a combination of sources, including Payscale, Indeed, Glassdoor, and our own internal data at Elwood Roberts, offering a comprehensive view of the IT salary landscape. The average increase is close to that 7% inflation rate, which shows that IT professionals have seen their wages rise in line with the broader economic environment.
Who Gets Paid What in the IT Jobs Market in Ireland
In Ireland, it’s well-known that IT professionals enjoy attractive salaries. The figures below represent average salaries across key IT roles for 2024-2025. Please note that these are averages; many professionals earn significantly more or less based on their experience and the company they work for. We’ve gathered these insights from our work with companies across Ireland, as well as cross-referencing with platforms like Indeed, Glassdoor, and PayScale. It’s important to note that larger organizations tend to have salaries that are on the higher end of the spectrum, though they may also affect the overall average downward by up to 10%.
Average Salaries in the Irish IT Sector for 2024-2025
| Job Title | 2023 Salary | 2024 Salary | Percentage Increase |
| Software Engineer | €75,000 | €80,000 | 6.67% |
| Senior Software Developer | €85,000 | €90,000 | 5.88% |
| Principal Software Engineer | €110,000 | €115,000 | 4.55% |
| .Net Developer | €55,000 | €60,000 | 9.09% |
| Senior .Net Developer | €75,000 | €80,000 | 6.67% |
| Data Scientist | €65,000 | €70,000 | 7.69% |
| Senior Data Scientist | €110,000 | €115,000 | 4.55% |
| Data Engineer | €60,000 | €65,000 | 8.33% |
| Cloud Engineer | €75,000 | €80,000 | 6.67% |
| Cloud Architect | €90,000 | €95,000 | 5.56% |
| Platform Engineer | €80,000 | €85,000 | 6.25% |
| Site Reliability Engineer | €85,000 | €90,000 | 5.88% |
| Systems Engineer | €65,000 | €70,000 | 7.69% |
| Senior Systems Engineer | €75,000 | €80,000 | 6.67% |
| Network Engineer | €55,000 | €60,000 | 9.09% |
| Senior Network Engineer | €75,000 | €80,000 | 6.67% |
| Network Deployment Engineer | €80,000 | €85,000 | 6.25% |
| UX Designer | €55,000 | €60,000 | 9.09% |
| Product Manager | €85,000 | €90,000 | 5.88% |
| Product Owner | €65,000 | €70,000 | 7.69% |
| Security Engineer | €60,000 | €65,000 | 8.33% |
| Senior Security Engineer | €80,000 | €85,000 | 6.25% |
| Security Consultant | €55,000 | €60,000 | 9.09% |
| Operations Engineer | €65,000 | €70,000 | 7.69% |
| DevOps Engineer | €75,000 | €80,000 | 6.67% |
| Technical Project Manager | €80,000 | €85,000 | 6.25% |
| Solution Architect | €90,000 | €95,000 | 5.56% |
Summary of Salary Insights:
- Overall Salary Growth: The average salary increase across all IT roles is around 6-7% year-over-year, reflecting strong demand in the Irish IT sector and competitive salary adjustments.
- Role-Specific Variations: While the average salary increase is consistent, specific roles like .Net Developer and Network Engineer saw higher increases of up to 9% due to the need for specialized skills.
- Industry Trends: With companies continuing to compete for top talent, especially in data, cloud, and security roles, we expect this trend to continue into 2025.
Conclusion
The Irish IT job market remains robust and competitive, with average salaries for 2024-2025 continuing to outpace inflation. Professionals in the sector can expect steady growth in their earnings, particularly those with expertise in high-demand areas like Cloud Engineering, Data Science, and Security. If you’re looking to take the next step in your career, now is a great time to explore the opportunities available in this thriving sector.
For those looking to make a move, be sure to check out our latest job postings on Elwood Roberts for a variety of roles in IT recruitment.
With my research it’s fair to say that the average IT worker is receiving pay rises or leaving their roles and remaining above the inflation rate of 6.5%. Well, done IT workers in Ireland! Now, if you’re scratching your head wondering why you have not amongst the average IT worker and have yet to receive a pay review in 2023. Do check out our blog on asking for a raise. Or maybe see our live jobs here.
We use numerous data points to bring you as accutrate a picture of the market as possible. Along with using our own data, we use sources such as Glassdoor, Payscale, Indeed and statista
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