Our 2026 Collins McNicholas Guide for Technology Salaries in Ireland delivers comprehensive insights into pay trends across Ireland for the Technology sector. Covering eight regions, including Dublin, South, South East, Midlands, Midwest, West, North West 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 6,000 candidates and more than 400 successful placements made by Collins McNicholas between January and March 2026.
Take a look at the 2026 Salary Guide for Technology:
Technology hiring remains resilient, despite a more selective recruitment environment. Organisations continue to prioritise strategic hires in areas such as software development, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, AI and data analytics. Candidates with the ability to blend technical capability with business understanding command strong remuneration packages. The Collins McNicholas Salary Guide provides employers and job seekers with a clear picture of current salary expectations across Ireland's dynamic technology market.
Ireland’s technology hiring landscape in 2026 reflects a market that is still rich in talent, but increasingly challenged by how that talent is assessed and secured. While demand across AI, cloud, cybersecurity and data remains strong, hiring has become more deliberate, with extended processes now the norm as organisations seek greater certainty in their decisions. The rise of AI-generated CVs has added a further layer of complexity, shifting the focus from attraction to validation and placing additional pressure on hiring teams to differentiate genuinely suitable candidates. At the same time, reduced entry-level opportunities risk constraining the future pipeline, as graduates struggle to gain the foundational experience required to progress. In this environment, the organisations that will succeed are those that prioritise efficiency and clarity in their hiring approach streamlining decision-making, investing in robust assessment methods and maintaining clear pathways for emerging talent. Ultimately, speed, trust and strategic workforce planning will define competitive advantage in the year ahead.””
Our Salary Guide explores a variety of job titles and the typical salaries you can expect to see within the Technology sector, for example:
Chief Technology Officer/IT Director
Software Development Manager
QA Test Engineer
Data Analyst
Data Scientist
Oracle DBA
SAP Consultant
IS Security Architect
Risk Analyst
DevOps Manager
Site Reliability Engineer
Technical Support
AI Engineer
React/Angular/Vue Developer
Chief Technology Officer/IT Director
Software Development Manager
QA Test Engineer
Data Analyst
Data Scientist
Oracle DBA
SAP Consultant
IS Security Architect
Risk Analyst
DevOps Manager
Site Reliability Engineer
Technical Support
AI Engineer
React/Angular/Vue Developer
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For Jobseekers
For those considering a career in the Technology sector, from DevOps Engineers to Data Scientists, this guide provides up-to-date salary ranges by region and role, from entry-level to senior leadership. A career in the IT sector is a crucial role in driving innovation and operational efficiency in a variety of industries.
Businesses in the Technology industry can use our Technology Salary Guide as an essential resource for making informed, strategic hiring decisions. We provide support for permanent, temporary and contract placements for IT sectors. Find out more about our recruitment services for Technology businesses.
