As an English-speaking member of the EU, Ireland is the European HQ for many of the world’s largest tech companies. The list is impressive and includes names such as Google, Meta, Twitter, LinkedIn and AirBnB among many others.
Not surprisingly the market for tech-related jobs is booming, including the market for UX designers. If you’re considering working In Ireland as a UX designer, you’ll want to know how much salary you can earn.
It is not just where you live that will determine how much money you can make – there are other factors to consider too.
We analysed data on UX salaries from Payscale.com, focusing on Dublin, to give you an insight into how much you can get paid as a UX designer in Ireland.
Location and UX Designer Salary in Ireland – at a glance
| City | Junior: 1-3 years | Mid: 3-5 years | Senior: 5-7 years |
| Dublin | €30,000-€53,000 | €31,000-€59,000 | €38,000-€87,000 |
UX salaries in Dublin
As well as the companies mentioned above, other leading tech firms with large offices in Dublin include Stripe, HubSpot, Workday, Udemy and Squarespace.
Along with other major players, these firms are building their UX capabilities and growing their UX teams in Dublin.
And this is leading to attractive salaries for UX professionals in the capital city. Junior designers with 1-3 years experience can get paid between €30,000-€53,000. Mid-range designers (3-5 years) with just a couple more years’ experience will see salaries increase to €31,000-€59,000. And senior UX designers can expect to earn between €38,000-€87,000.
As Ireland’s tech sector continues to grow, UX professionals will remain in high demand, making Dublin an attractive place to build a career in UX.
UX salaries in other countries
To see how UX salaries in Ireland compare to other countries, please see our guides for the following markets:
UX Designer salary in Canada in 2023
UX Designer salary in the UK in 2023
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UX Designer salary in the US in 2023
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