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Salary Guide

Academic Researcher Salary in Ireland

Based on 595 job listings - 2026

Average salary
€48,000 - €55,200
Median salary
€48,000 - €55,200
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile€38K
25th percentile€47K
Median€48K
75th percentile€55K
90th percentile€63K

50% of professionals earn between €47,273 - €55,200 EUR

The median salary is €48,000

Top cities

Dublin264 job openings
Cork102 job openings
County Dublin38 job openings
Galway34 job openings
Limerick31 job openings

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Academic Researcher

595 job openings

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The average salary for a Academic Researcher in Ireland is EUR 48,000 - EUR 55,200 per year in 2026. The median salary is EUR 51,600 per year, based on 595 active job listings.

The cities with the most Academic Researcher job opportunities in Ireland are Dublin, Cork, County Dublin, Galway, Limerick. Dublin leads with 264 job openings.

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