Software Development Engineer Salaries

How much does a Software Development Engineer make in Ireland?

Total pay range
€72K - €101K/yr
€85K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
€65K - €88K/yrBase pay
€7K - €13K/yrAdditional pay
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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 Development Engineer
4-6 Years
€108K/yr
€79K • €29K
Dublin, Dublin
€108K/yr
€79K • €29K
Software Development Engineer
4-6 Years
€110K/yr
€77K • €33K
Dublin, Dublin
€110K/yr
€77K • €33K
Software Development Engineer
7-9 Years
€68K/yr
€68K • €0
Dublin, Dublin
€68K/yr
€68K • €0
Software Development Engineer
7-9 Years
€106K/yr
€83K • €23K
Dublin, Dublin
€106K/yr
€83K • €23K
Software Development Engineer
4-6 Years
€69K - €81K/yr
Dublin, Dublin
€69K - €81K/yr
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Software Development Engineer
1-3 Years
€76K - €88K/yr
Dublin, Dublin
€76K - €88K/yr
Software Development Engineer
4-6 Years
€94K/yr
€78K • €16K
Dublin, Dublin
€94K/yr
€78K • €16K
Software Development Engineer
1-3 Years
€73K/yr
€73K • €0
Galway
€73K/yr
€73K • €0
Software Development Engineer
4-6 Years
€45K/yr
€45K • €0
Dublin, Dublin
€45K/yr
€45K • €0
Software Development Engineer
15+ Years
€165K/yr
€107K • €58K
Dublin, Dublin
€165K/yr
€107K • €58K

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Frequently asked questions about Software Development Engineer salaries

The average salary for a Software Development Engineer is €85,175 per year or €41 per hour in Ireland, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to €117,850 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in Ireland is between €72,343 (25th percentile) and €100,663 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 379 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Software Development Engineer employees in Ireland as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a Software Development Engineer in Ireland is €100,663 per year, €8,389 per month or €48 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Software Development Engineer in Ireland is €72,343 per year, €6,029 per month or €35 per hour.