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Nurse salary in Dublin: can you afford rent?
A Nurse in Dublin typically earns €32,000–€59,000/year, with a median around €42,000/year. Median 1-bedroom rent is €1,800/month.
Affordability verdict
At a typical Nurse salary of €42,000/year, spending on median Dublin rent (€1,800/mo) would take up 51% of gross income. That exceeds the 30% guideline significantly — housing would be a risky burden.
Nurse salary range in Dublin
€32,000
Entry level
lower quartile
€42,000
Typical
median estimate
€59,000
Experienced
upper quartile
Registered nurses provide patient care in hospitals, clinics, and community health settings. Figures are gross annual salary estimates for Dublin.
Gender pay gap note: women in tech roles in Ireland earn roughly 18% less than men on average. The salary figures above reflect the all-gender market median. Source: Eurostat earn_ses_pub1s 2022.
How much rent can a Nurse afford?
Rent landscape in Dublin
€1,200
Budget
cheapest 10%
€1,800
Median
most common
€2,800
Premium
top 10%
1-bedroom equivalent. RTB Rent Index Q4 2024 (ESRI): 1-bed Dublin avg new tenancy €1,501/month; overall Dublin avg €2,117 · 2024
Frequently asked questions
What does a Nurse earn in Dublin?
A Nurse in Dublin typically earns between €32,000 and €59,000/year, with a median around €42,000/year. Salaries vary by experience, employer, and sector.
Can a Nurse afford to live in Dublin?
At a typical Nurse salary of €42,000/year, median Dublin rent (€1,800/month) takes up 51% of gross income — significantly above the 30% guideline, making housing a financial stretch. Budget options in Dublin start around €1,200/month.
How much rent can a Nurse afford in Dublin?
On a median Nurse salary of €42,000/year, the recommended 30% rent budget is €1,050/month. Compared to Dublin's median rent of €1,800/month, this means some budget trade-offs will be necessary — look at areas below the city median.
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