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Salary Guide

Academic Researcher Salary in Ireland

Based on 595 job listings - 2026

Average salary
€52,000 - €59,000
Median salary
€52,000 - €59,000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile€38K
25th percentile€47K
Median€52K
75th percentile€59K
90th percentile€68K

50% of professionals earn between €47,273 - €59,000 EUR

The median salary is €52,000

Top cities

Dublin270 job openings
Cork104 job openings
Galway36 job openings
County Dublin34 job openings
Limerick30 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 52,000 - EUR 59,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is EUR 55,500 per year, based on 595 active job listings.

The cities with the most Academic Researcher job opportunities in Ireland are Dublin, Cork, Galway, County Dublin, Limerick. Dublin leads with 270 job openings.

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