Our 2025 Collins McNicholas Guide for Green Energy Salaries in Ireland delivers comprehensive insights into pay trends across Ireland for the Green sector. Covering eight regions, including Dublin, South, South East, Midlands, Midwest, West, Northwest and North East, our guide is a valuable benchmarking tool for companies seeking to remain competitive.
Our analysis is grounded in robust data gathered from over 5,900 job seekers and more than 400 successful placements made by Collins McNicholas between January and March 2025.
Focus on Green Energy salaries in Ireland
Ireland’s green energy sector is entering a transformative era, driven by ambitious climate targets, major infrastructure investments, and a national commitment to sustainability. The sector spans a wide range of specialities from solar and wind to smart grids, AI-powered utilities, and water innovation. The demand for skilled professionals in renewable energy and sustainability has never been higher. Ireland needs over 20,000 additional workers in the zero-carbon economy by 2030.
The green sector is set for sustained long-term growth, yet talent shortages continue to pose a significant challenge for employers. To attract top green talent in a changing market, employers need to enhance their workforce strategies by offering competitive salaries, investing in training and embracing flexible work models.
This scale of ambition demands a highly skilled and adaptable workforce, with the Skills for Zero Carbon report identifying the need for over 20,000 additional workers in the zero-carbon economy by the end of the decade. In offshore wind alone, the Green Tech Skillnet report and the DFHERIS Offshore Wind Skills Action Plan highlight that Ireland must develop a strong talent pipeline across a wide range of disciplines – from engineering, maritime operations and project management to health & safety, environmental planning, grid integration and digitalisation...
- Mark Ruane, Head of Renewable Energy Skills, Wind Energy Ireland
Our Salary Guide explores a variety of job titles and the typical salaries you can expect to see within the Green Energy sector, for example:
Project Manager
Environmental Engineer
Energy Analyst
Principal EIA Consultant
Sustainability Consultant
Wind Turbine Technician
Land Acquisition Advisor
EHS Engineer
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Project Manager
Environmental Engineer
Energy Analyst
Principal EIA Consultant
Sustainability Consultant
Wind Turbine Technician
Land Acquisition Advisor
EHS Engineer
For Jobseekers
For those considering a career in the green sector, whether you’re a Project Manager or an Environmental Scientist, this guide can help you understand your market value and how to negotiate for it. A career in the green energy sector offers not only competitive pay but also the chance to contribute to a sustainable and resilient economy.
Businesses in the Green industry can use our Green Salary Guide to provide transparency, benchmarks and strategic insights in a growing and values-driven sector. We provide support for permanent, temporary and contract placements for the renewable energy and sustainability sectors. Find out more about our recruitment services for Green businesses.
Barry O'Brien is a Senior Recruitment Consultant with Collins McNicholas in Munster & the South East. If you are interested in hiring skilled professionals for the Green Economy, contact Barry from our Green Team today at barry.obrien@collinsmcnicholas.ie.
