Average Salary in Ireland (2020 Data)

Per Eurostat (2020), the average annual gross salary in Ireland is €53,453. Breakdown:

• Public sector: €60,621
• Private sector: €47,689

This exceeds the EU average (€28,400) and global average (€21,140). Salaries vary widely by field: e.g., software engineers ~€81,656; nurses ~€44,863. Ireland's high average reflects a strong economy and high living costs.