Software Engineer Salaries

How much does a Software Engineer make in Ireland?

Total pay range
€54K - €90K/yr
€71K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
€50K - €80K/yrBase pay
€4K - €10K/yrAdditional pay
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Last updated 29 Sept 20257.7K Salaries submitted
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Total pay trajectory

Software Engineer
€54K€90K/yr
Senior Software Engineer
€78K€112K/yr
Software Engineer IV
€47K€88K/yr

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Recent salaries shared by Software Engineer

Location

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
Software Engineer
4-6 Years
€85K - €98K/yr
Dublin, Dublin
€85K - €98K/yr
Software Engineer
4-6 Years
€75K/yr
€75K • €0
Dublin, Dublin
€75K/yr
€75K • €0
Software Engineer
10-14 Years
€85K/yr
€72K • €13K
Dublin, Dublin
€85K/yr
€72K • €13K
Software Engineer
15+ Years
€164K/yr
€144K • €20K
Dublin, Dublin
€164K/yr
€144K • €20K
Software Engineer
1-3 Years
€46K - €54K/yr
Wexford
€46K - €54K/yr
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Software Engineer
15+ Years
€64K/yr
€64K • €0
Cork
€64K/yr
€64K • €0
Software Engineer
4-6 Years
€77K/yr
€77K • €0
Dublin, Dublin
€77K/yr
€77K • €0
Software Engineer
4-6 Years
€78K/yr
€72K • €6K
Dublin, Dublin
€78K/yr
€72K • €6K
Software Engineer
1-3 Years
€49K/yr
€49K • €0
Dublin, Dublin
€49K/yr
€49K • €0
Software Engineer
7-9 Years
€67K/yr
€64K • €3K
Dublin, Dublin
€67K/yr
€64K • €3K

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Frequently asked questions about Software Engineer salaries

The average salary for a Software Engineer is €71,000 per year or €34 per hour in Ireland, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to €115,000 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in Ireland is between €54,000 (25th percentile) and €90,000 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 7743 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Software Engineer employees in Ireland as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a Software Engineer in Ireland is €90,000 per year, €7,500 per month or €43 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Software Engineer in Ireland is €54,000 per year, €4,500 per month or €26 per hour.
Software engineers are paid above the national average. The pay range reflects the demand for their skillset and the profitability of the products they develop. Those working in London or other major city can expect usually to earn a higher salary. Candidates with prior experience in the field or higher levels of education generally receive higher salaries. Pay is expected to grow as digital transformation reaches a global level. Software engineers can further increase their total pay by pursuing freelance consulting opportunities.