How much does a Software Developer make?

The average salary for a Software Developer is €54,000 per year or €26 per hour, with top earners making up to €82,479 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from €42,000 (25th percentile) to €65,000 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 2000 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Software Developer employees.

What is the highest salary for a Software Developer?

The highest salary for a Software Developer is €65,000 per year, €5,417 per month or €31 per hour.

What is the lowest salary for a Software Developer?

The lowest salary for a Software Developer is €42,000 per year, €3,500 per month or €20 per hour.

What is the salary trend for Software Developers?

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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Software Developer Salaries

Software Developer salaries in Ireland

Base pay

€40K - €60K/yr

€50K/yrAverage base pay

Additional salary

€4K/yrAverage

€2K - €5K/yrRange

About our data

Last updated 27 Nov 20242K Salaries submitted

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Total pay trajectory

Software Developer

€40K–€63K/yr

Senior Software Developer

€60K–€75K/yr

Software Developer IV

€67K–€73K/yr

Popular companies for Software Developers in Ireland

DOCOsoft3.1★

€43K - €68K/yr Total pay

€59K Median

Software Developer

Tata Consultancy Services3.5★

€33K - €60K/yr Total pay

€50K Median

Software Developer

Citi3.6★

€48K - €67K/yr Total pay

€54K Median

Software Developer

CoreHR3.6★

€28K - €41K/yr Total pay

€36K Median

Software Developer

Irish Life3.8★

€36K - €48K/yr Total pay

€39K Median

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Recent salaries shared by Software Developer

50 salaries

Job title | Years of Experience

Base • Additional pay

Location

Date submitted

Job title | Years of Experience

Location

Date submitted

Base • Additional pay

Software Developer

1-3 Years

€57K/yr

(€57K • €0)

Dublin, Dublin

submitted on 23 Feb 2026

€57K/yr

€57K • €0

Software Developer

10-14 Years

€103K/yr

(€83K • €20K)

Dublin, Dublin

submitted on 19 Feb 2026

€103K/yr

€83K • €20K

Software Developer

1-3 Years

€41K/yr

(€40K • €1K)

Limerick, Limerick

submitted on 19 Feb 2026

€41K/yr

€40K • €1K

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Software Developer

1-3 Years

€71K/yr

(€71K • €0)

Dublin, Dublin

submitted on 12 Feb 2026

€71K/yr

€71K • €0

Software Developer

4-6 Years

€74K - €86K/yr

Dublin, Dublin

submitted on 12 Feb 2026

€74K - €86K/yr

Software Developer

10-14 Years

€68K - €78K/yr

Dublin, Dublin

submitted on 10 Feb 2026

€68K - €78K/yr

Software Developer

15+ Years

€73K - €85K/yr

Limerick, Limerick

submitted on 10 Feb 2026

€73K - €85K/yr

Software Developer

4-6 Years

€47K/yr

(€47K • €0)

Limerick, Limerick

submitted on 9 Feb 2026

€47K/yr

€47K • €0

Software Developer

4-6 Years

€53K/yr

(€53K • €0)

Galway

submitted on 29 Jan 2026

€53K/yr

€53K • €0

Software Developer

15+ Years

€105K/yr

(€105K • €0)

Dublin, Dublin

submitted on 27 Jan 2026

€105K/yr

€105K • €0

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