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Software Engineer salary in Dublin: can you afford rent?
A Software Engineer in Dublin typically earns €53,000–€141,000/year, with a median around €84,000/year. Median 1-bedroom rent is €1,800/month.
Affordability verdict
At a typical Software Engineer salary of €84,000/year, spending on median Dublin rent (€1,800/mo) would take up 26% of gross income. That's within the recommended 30% threshold — a manageable situation.
Software Engineer salary range in Dublin
€53,000
Entry level
lower quartile
€84,000
Typical
median estimate
€141,000
Experienced
upper quartile
Software engineers design, build, and maintain applications and systems software. 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 Software Engineer 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 Software Engineer earn in Dublin?
A Software Engineer in Dublin typically earns between €53,000 and €141,000/year, with a median around €84,000/year. Salaries vary by experience, employer, and sector.
Can a Software Engineer afford to live in Dublin?
At a typical Software Engineer salary of €84,000/year, median Dublin rent (€1,800/month) takes up 26% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold. Budget options in Dublin start around €1,200/month.
How much rent can a Software Engineer afford in Dublin?
On a median Software Engineer salary of €84,000/year, the recommended 30% rent budget is €2,100/month. Compared to Dublin's median rent of €1,800/month, this means median-priced accommodation is within reach.
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