Salaries by job in Ireland 2026: gross and net
Typical monthly pay for the main kinds of job, before and after tax and social security, from official earnings data.
Typical gross pay a month in 2026 for the main kinds of job, from the lowest-paid to the highest-paid. Your own salary and situation: in the calculator below.
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Pay by kind of job in Ireland 2026
Pay differs most by the kind of work. The table shows the typical gross pay a month of each main group of the international ISCO classification, and what is left after income tax and social security.
Typical pay a month by kind of job
| Kind of job | Gross a month | Net a month | Compared with all |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professionals: engineers, doctors, teachers, IT specialists, lawyers | €6,743 | €4,518 | +56% |
| Managers | €6,511 | €4,409 | +51% |
| Technicians and associate professionals | €4,782 | €3,557 | +11% |
| Skilled trades: construction, electricians, mechanics | €3,889 | €3,099 | −10% |
| Office and administrative staff | €3,751 | €3,029 | −13% |
| Machine operators, assemblers and drivers | €3,734 | €3,020 | −13% |
| Farming, forestry and fishing | €2,997 | €2,508 | −30% |
| Service and sales: shops, restaurants, care, security | €2,691 | €2,290 | −38% |
| Elementary jobs: cleaners, helpers, labourers | €2,509 | €2,161 | −42% |
| All employees (median) | €4,312 | €3,316 | 0% |
Typical gross pay: the 2026 national median, €4,312 a month, times how much each group earns compared with all employees (median monthly earnings, ILOSTAT, 2025). Net pay: single, aged 35, no children, 12 salaries a year. Pay varies widely inside each group by experience, sector and region.
Frequently asked questions
Which jobs pay the most in Ireland?
Professionals: typically €6,743 gross a month, €4,518 net.
Which jobs pay the least in Ireland?
Elementary jobs: typically €2,509 gross a month, €2,161 net.
Rules and official sources: see “Rules applied (2026)” in the calculator. Last checked: October 2026. Estimates for information, not financial advice.
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