Understand Salary Trends
Across Ireland
Salaries across Ireland continue to vary by sector, location, experience and demand for specialist skills. From construction and engineering to sales, marketing, logistics, hospitality and office support, understanding current salary expectations can help employers compete for talent and job seekers assess their earning potential.
The Total Solutions Salary Guide Ireland 2026 provides practical salary benchmarks across key industries and regions, helping businesses plan recruitment budgets and candidates make more informed career decisions.
Benchmark Salaries Across Ireland by Sector
Compare salaries across Ireland’s most in demand sectors, including construction, engineering, mechanical and automotive, warehousing and logistics, finance and accounting, sales and marketing, digital and creative, business support, driving and transport, and hospitality.
Why Salary Benchmarking Matters
Make informed hiring decisions based on current market rates
Stay competitive when attracting and retaining skilled talent
Understand salary differences across regions in Ireland
Plan career progression with realistic salary expectations
Salary Trends in Ireland for 2026
Increased Demand for Skilled Trades
Trades such as electricians, mechanics and plant operators remain in high demand, particularly across Dublin and major infrastructure projects nationwide.
Growth in Sales and Marketing Roles
Businesses are investing more in revenue generating roles, with strong demand for sales executives, digital marketers and SEO specialists.
Rising Salaries in Logistics and Transport
The continued expansion of e commerce and supply chains is driving salary growth for drivers, warehouse operatives and logistics coordinators.
Flexible Working Continues to Influence Salaries
Hybrid and flexible roles continue to shape salary expectations across professional and office based positions in Ireland.
Salary Insights
Across Ireland
Salary levels vary significantly across Ireland depending on location, industry demand, experience and the availability of skilled candidates. Dublin continues to have one of the country’s largest employment markets, while Cork, Galway, Limerick, Kildare and other regions offer strong opportunities across construction, logistics, hospitality, engineering, office support and other sectors.
Total Solutions is a Dublin based recruitment agency, with our team based in Dublin 11 and recruiting for employers and candidates across Ireland. Our nationwide recruitment activity gives us insight into changing salary expectations, hiring demand and regional differences across the Irish employment market.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to the CSO, average weekly earnings in Ireland were €1,046.88 in Q2 2026, up 3.9% on the year, which works out at about €54,400 a year. Pay varies widely by sector: in the Total Solutions Salary Guide 2026, salaries range from around €29,000 for entry level hospitality roles to €300,000 for senior executive appointments.
Based on the Total Solutions Salary Guide 2026, the highest paying sectors at senior level are executive search and leadership (up to €300,000), finance and accounting (up to €170,000), procurement and supply chain (up to €140,000), and construction and sales (both up to €130,000). The CSO also reports information and communication as the highest paying sector by average weekly earnings, at €1,730.61 in Q2 2026.
Yes. Salaries can vary depending on the location, availability of skilled candidates, cost pressures and level of employer demand. Dublin often has higher salary ranges for certain professional and specialist roles, while Cork, Galway, Limerick, Kildare, Meath and other regional employment markets can have different salary expectations depending on the sector and role.
Salary benchmarks should be reviewed at least once a year, as hiring demand, skills shortages and regional market conditions can shift quickly across Ireland. This guide is reviewed and updated by the Total Solutions team as market conditions change.
Dublin salaries can be higher for some roles, particularly where demand for experienced or specialist candidates is strong. However, salary differences depend on the industry, seniority, skills required and availability of candidates. Employers should compare each role against current market conditions rather than relying on location alone.
Yes. The Total Solutions Salary Guide Ireland 2026 covers salary benchmarks and employment trends across Dublin and other regions throughout Ireland. Total Solutions is based in Dublin 11 and works with employers and candidates nationwide, giving our recruitment team insight into salary expectations across different industries and locations.
