Profession · 2026
Software Engineer Salary in Dublin & Ireland 2026 (incl. RSUs)
A software engineer in Ireland earns roughly €40,000 to €90,000 a year in 2026, depending on grade and experience. After income tax, USC and PRSI, that is about €33,572 to €59,756 in take-home pay for a single person.
Software Engineer pay and take-home, 2026
| Scale point | Gross / year | Take-home / year | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry / point 1 | €40,000 | €33,572 | |
| Midpoint | €65,000 | €47,563 | |
| Top of range | €90,000 | €59,756 |
Software Engineer, Dublin/Ireland: 0–3 yrs €40k–€50k, 3–5 yrs €50k–€70k, 5+ yrs €70k–€90k. Principal/Staff and big-tech roles can exceed €100k once RSUs are counted.
Work out take-home for any point on the scale
Prefilled to the midpoint
Optional adjustmentsPension, bonus, auto-enrolment
At age 35, Revenue relief is limited to 20% of earnings, with earnings capped at €115,000.
Your take-home
€47,563
€3,963.57 a month
2026 Class A estimate assuming uniform weekly pay: 4.2% through September and 4.35% from October, blended over the year. Actual PRSI is calculated per pay period and can differ with bonuses, unpaid weeks or a 53-week payroll year. Figures are not stored; calculator events use only a broad salary band.
About these figures
Software Engineer, Dublin/Ireland: 0–3 yrs €40k–€50k, 3–5 yrs €50k–€70k, 5+ yrs €70k–€90k. Principal/Staff and big-tech roles can exceed €100k once RSUs are counted. Take-home is worked out for a single PAYE worker; a pension contribution or different tax credits will change the net figure. Use the calculator above to model your own situation.