Paralegal in Ireland: read the median against a +12% outlook
The Ireland national median for a paralegal is €78,900 a year. Among 1 metros with observed data, pay runs from about €57,600 in Dublin to €57,600 in Dublin (1×).
Paralegals support lawyers with research, drafting, and case management. Common screening skills include Research, Drafting, Organization, and Filing.
A modeled national band runs about €57,600–€104,900 around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +12% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Irish city.
When metro percentiles appear, prefer those over this national midpoint for a named city. Until then, treat €78,900 as a country-level sketch and pressure-test any offer with tax and cost-of-living tools.
Ireland shows about 2.2% CPI in 2025. A paralegal raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby legal titles on this site include Lawyer and Corporate Attorney.
How to use Paralegal pay data in Ireland
Start with the national median (€78,900), then pick the metro where you would actually work. Observed city rows below are stronger than a pay-index guess. If your city is missing, stay on this page for the country figure and check the Ireland hub for other careers.
Convert gross through the salary calculator before comparing two cities — tax and rent often reorder a cash ranking. Figures are estimates for research, not employer bands.
National band vs top metro
National sketch: €57,600 (10th) → €78,900 (median) → €104,900 (90th). Dublin’s observed median is €57,600, with a local band about €34,500–€96,200. If an offer is “at the Ireland median” but the job is in Dublin, you may still be under local market.