Operator Salaries
How much does a Operator make in Ireland?
Total pay range
€28K - €40K/yr
€32K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
€27K - €38K/yrBase pay
€500 - €2K/yrAdditional pay
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Total pay trajectory
Popular companies for Operators in Ireland
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Recent salaries shared by Operator
50 salaries
Job title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Operator
1-3 Years
€29K - €34K/yr
Newbridge
submitted on 24 May 2026
€29K - €34K/yr
Operator
4-6 Years
€64K/yr
€64K • €0
Cork
submitted on 21 Apr 2026
€64K/yr
€64K • €0
Operator
1-3 Years
€33K - €39K/yr
Galway
submitted on 3 Apr 2026
€33K - €39K/yr
Operator
1-3 Years
€39K - €45K/yr
Cashel, Tipperary
submitted on 3 Mar 2026
€39K - €45K/yr
Operator
1-3 Years
€31K - €36K/yr
Dublin, Dublin
submitted on 2 Feb 2026
€31K - €36K/yr
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Operator
1-3 Years
€34K/yr
€34K • €0
Galway
submitted on 8 Jan 2026
€34K/yr
€34K • €0
Operator
7-9 Years
€49K - €57K/yr
Ringaskiddy
submitted on 23 Dec 2025
€49K - €57K/yr
Operator
1-3 Years
€26K - €30K/yr
Limerick, Limerick
submitted on 16 Dec 2025
€26K - €30K/yr
Operator
1-3 Years
€34K/yr
€34K • €0
Donegal
submitted on 1 Dec 2025
€34K/yr
€34K • €0
Operator
15+ Years
€44K/yr
€41K • €3K
Limerick, Limerick
submitted on 24 Nov 2025
€44K/yr
€41K • €3K
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Frequently asked questions about Operator salaries
How much does an Operator in Ireland make?
The average salary for an Operator is €32,000 per year or €15 per hour in Ireland, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to €49,400 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in Ireland is between €27,500 (25th percentile) and €40,200 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 260 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Operator employees in Ireland as of June 2026.
What is the highest salary for an Operator in Ireland?
The highest salary for an Operator in Ireland is €40,200 per year, €3,350 per month or €19 per hour.
What is the lowest salary for an Operator in Ireland?
The lowest salary for an Operator in Ireland is €27,500 per year, €2,292 per month or €13 per hour.
What is the salary trend for Operators?
How much an operator earns will depend on what specialism they have chosen. Excavator operators may earn slightly more than heavy machinery operators, for example. Most operators tend to earn around the same salary of other skilled workers like welders, roofers and cutters. Operator pay generally rises with seniority and experience. They usually work full weeks and may be expected to work on weekends as well as evenings and bank holidays.