2026 Ireland Technology Salary Guide

Salary Guide

Our Technology Salary Guide is put together as a guidance to support candidates, hiring managers and recruiters. You may be planning your next career move our you may be looking to hire talent, restructure your team or retain your best people. Our guide has the salary data, industry insights and information on hiring trends in Singapore.

2026 Ireland Technology Salary Guide

Ireland enters 2026 as one of the world’s strongest-performing advanced economies, with a thriving technology sector, steady labour market, and accelerating investment in AI, cloud, and cyber. This guide unpacks the salary trends, skill demands, and hiring behaviours shaping one of Europe’s most competitive tech talent markets.

 

Inside the Report

  • Market Outlook 2026 – How Ireland became the fastest-growing European economy and what that means for hiring this year.
  • Salary Benchmarks – Daily rates and permanent salary ranges across engineering, product, cloud, cyber, data, UX, and leadership roles.
  • Key Salary Drivers – AI skills premiums, hybrid work expectations, cost of living pressures, and leadership capabilities reshaping compensation.
  • Most In-Demand Roles – AI/ML engineers, cloud specialists, software engineers, cyber experts, and product leaders.
  • Tech Skills Trends – The top technical and soft skills defining competitiveness in Ireland’s tech sector.
  • Expert Commentary – Practical guidance from Nicoll Curtin’s Ireland leadership on competing for talent in a candidate-driven market.

 

 

What Defines Ireland’s 2026 Tech Talent Market

  • AI Expertise Commands a Premium – Hands-on capability with AI frameworks and automation tools drives the strongest salary growth.
  • Cloud & Cyber Demand Surges – Ireland’s role as a European data hub increases pressure for cloud engineers, DevSecOps talent, and cyber specialists.
  • Flexibility Becomes Non-Negotiable – Hybrid models, flexible hours, and four-day-week options are now core parts of total reward.
  • Cost of Living Shapes Expectations – Higher urban living costs are pushing compensation reviews, flexibility incentives, and pay transparency.
  • Leadership Roles Are Evolving – Organisations are prioritising technologists who can align innovation with measurable commercial impact.
  • Upskilling Drives Market Value – AI, cyber, and cloud certification holders continue to stand out in a transforming skills landscape.

 

Download the guide to benchmark salaries, understand the 2026 tech hiring landscape, and stay ahead in Ireland’s rapidly evolving market.

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