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Job title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Software Developer
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7-9 Years
€75K/yr
(€67K • €8K)
Dublin, Dublin
submitted on 30 Jun 2026
€75K/yr
€67K • €8K
Software Developer
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1-3 Years
€34K/yr
(€34K • €0)
Delgany
submitted on 30 Jun 2026
€34K/yr
€34K • €0
Software Developer
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1-3 Years
€58K - €67K/yr
Dublin, Dublin
submitted on 30 Jun 2026
€58K - €67K/yr
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Software Developer
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10-14 Years
€74K - €86K/yr
Dublin, Dublin
submitted on 26 Jun 2026
€74K - €86K/yr
Software Developer
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1-3 Years
€68K - €79K/yr
Shannon
submitted on 24 Jun 2026
€68K - €79K/yr
Software Developer
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1-3 Years
€56K/yr
(€54K • €2K)
Dublin, Dublin
submitted on 17 Jun 2026
€56K/yr
€54K • €2K
Software Developer
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7-9 Years
€79K/yr
(€74K • €5K)
Galway
submitted on 15 Jun 2026
€79K/yr
€74K • €5K
Software Developer
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1-3 Years
€130K/yr
(€114K • €16K)
Dublin, Dublin
submitted on 9 Jun 2026
€130K/yr
€114K • €16K
Software Developer
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1-3 Years
€59K/yr
(€57K • €2K)
Dublin, Dublin
submitted on 3 Jun 2026
€59K/yr
€57K • €2K
Software Developer
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10-14 Years
€68K/yr
(€68K • €0)
Dublin, Dublin
submitted on 3 Jun 2026
€68K/yr
€68K • €0
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Frequently asked questions about Software Developer salaries
The average salary for a Software Developer is €54,000 per year or €26 per hour, with top earners making up to €84,200 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from €42,000 (25th percentile) to €67,000 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 2000 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Software Developer employees.
The highest salary for a Software Developer is €67,000 per year, €5,583 per month or €32 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Software Developer is €42,000 per year, €3,500 per month or €20 per hour.
Software developers are paid well above average once they are experienced in their field. The pay range reflects the demand for their skillset and the profitability of the products they make. Candidates with prior experience in the field or higher levels of education generally receive high salaries, which can reach over six figures. Pay is expected to grow as digital transformation reaches a global level. Software developers can further increase their total pay by pursuing freelance consulting opportunities.
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