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Electrical and Instrumentation Salaries in Ireland 2026

See electrical and instrumentation salary ranges in Ireland for electricians, technicians, supervisors and commissioning roles.

Electrical and Instrumentation Hiring Across Ireland

Electrical and instrumentation talent remains in demand across construction, utilities, industrial maintenance, manufacturing and commissioning projects in Ireland. Employers value professionals who can work safely, troubleshoot effectively and support complex installations with minimal delays.

The best-paid roles tend to combine technical skill with supervisory responsibility, commissioning experience or exposure to regulated and high-specification environments. Packages are often strongest where project intensity, compliance pressure and specialist scarcity are highest.

Salary Trends

Electrical salaries are holding up well in Ireland, especially for experienced professionals with commissioning, instrumentation or industrial maintenance backgrounds. Scarcity remains most visible in roles that combine hands-on delivery with strong documentation and compliance discipline.

Demand Skills

Installation, testing, commissioning, fault finding, safe systems of work, instrumentation, supervision

Demand Roles

Electrician, Electrical Technician, Instrument Technician, E&I Supervisor, Commissioning Technician

Electrical and Instrumentation Salaries In Ireland

Electrician

0 - 3 Years

€42,000 to €50,000

3 - 5 Years

€50,000 to €60,000

5+ Years

€60,000 to €75,000

Demand Level

High

Electrical Technician

0 - 3 Years

€38,000 to €46,000

3 - 5 Years

€46,000 to €56,000

5+ Years

€56,000 to €68,000

Demand Level

Medium

Instrument Technician

0 - 3 Years

€45,000 to €55,000

3 - 5 Years

€55,000 to €68,000

5+ Years

€68,000 to €82,000

Demand Level

High

E&I Supervisor

0 - 3 Years

€55,000 to €68,000

3 - 5 Years

€68,000 to €82,000

5+ Years

€82,000 to €98,000

Demand Level

High

Commissioning Technician

0 - 3 Years

€45,000 to €55,000

3 - 5 Years

€55,000 to €65,000

5+ Years

€65,000 to €80,000

Demand Level

High

Role Title
0 to 3 Years
3 to 5 Years
5+ Years
Demand Level
Electrician
€42,000 to €50,000
€50,000 to €60,000
€60,000 to €75,000
High
Electrical Technician
€38,000 to €46,000
€46,000 to €56,000
€56,000 to €68,000
Medium
Instrument Technician
€45,000 to €55,000
€55,000 to €68,000
€68,000 to €82,000
High
E&I Supervisor
€55,000 to €68,000
€68,000 to €82,000
€82,000 to €98,000
High
Commissioning Technician
€45,000 to €55,000
€55,000 to €65,000
€65,000 to €80,000
High
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LoCATION INSIGHTS

Dublin remains a premium market for electrical and commissioning talent, especially on large commercial and technical builds. Cork, Limerick and Waterford also offer competitive rates through industrial, pharmaceutical and manufacturing-related demand.

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