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Project Manager salary in Dublin: can you afford rent?
A Project Manager in Dublin typically earns €42,000–€88,000/year, with a median around €59,000/year. Median 1-bedroom rent is €1,800/month.
Affordability verdict
At a typical Project Manager salary of €59,000/year, spending on median Dublin rent (€1,800/mo) would take up 37% of gross income. That's above the 30% guideline but not uncommon — a stretch situation.
Project Manager salary range in Dublin
€42,000
Entry level
lower quartile
€59,000
Typical
median estimate
€88,000
Experienced
upper quartile
Project managers plan, coordinate, and oversee projects to deliver on time and within budget across industries. 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 Project Manager 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 Project Manager earn in Dublin?
A Project Manager in Dublin typically earns between €42,000 and €88,000/year, with a median around €59,000/year. Salaries vary by experience, employer, and sector.
Can a Project Manager afford to live in Dublin?
At a typical Project Manager salary of €59,000/year, median Dublin rent (€1,800/month) takes up 37% of gross income — above the 30% guideline but not unusual in this market. Budget options in Dublin start around €1,200/month.
How much rent can a Project Manager afford in Dublin?
On a median Project Manager salary of €59,000/year, the recommended 30% rent budget is €1,475/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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