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Backend Developer Salary in Ireland

Backend developers build the servers, APIs, and databases that power application logic and data. The Ireland median is $152,830 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$152,830
per year
Monthly (national)
$12,774
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$152,830
Cork, IE
Hourly (national)
$73.47
varies by city

Backend Developer salary by city in Ireland

CityPer year
Cork, IE$152,830
Limerick, IE$152,830
Dublin, IE$111,543

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a backend developer make in Ireland?
The national median backend developer salary in Ireland is about €134,000 per year (€11,200 per month). Across 3 cities, pay ranges from about €97,800 to €134,000.
Which Ireland city pays backend developers the most?
Cork, IE pays the most at about €134,000 per year.
Which Ireland city pays backend developers the least?
Among cities we cover, Dublin, IE is on the lower end at about €97,800 per year for a backend developer.
What is the typical salary range for a backend developer in Ireland?
Across Ireland cities we cover, backend developer pay commonly spans from about €64,900 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about €193,000 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Ireland cities have backend developer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes backend developer pay for 3 cities in Ireland, all shown in EUR.
Is backend developer in demand in Ireland?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +16% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Data Scientist.