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Salary Guide

Academic Researcher Salary in Ireland

Based on 606 job listings - 2026

Average salary
€47,273 - €54,725
Median salary
€47,273 - €54,725
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

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

50% of professionals earn between €47,205 - €54,725 EUR

The median salary is €47,273

Top cities

Dublin257 job openings
Cork108 job openings
Galway41 job openings
County Dublin39 job openings
Limerick34 job openings

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Academic Researcher

606 job openings

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The average salary for a Academic Researcher in Ireland is EUR 47,273 - EUR 54,725 per year in 2026. The median salary is EUR 50,999 per year, based on 606 active job listings.

The cities with the most Academic Researcher job opportunities in Ireland are Dublin, Cork, Galway, County Dublin, Limerick. Dublin leads with 257 job openings.

Explore 606 Academic Researcher job listings in Ireland on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.