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Teacher Salary in Ireland

Teachers plan lessons, instruct students, and assess learning across subjects and grades. The Ireland median is $83,600 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$83,600
per year
Monthly (national)
$6,957
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$83,600
Cork, IE
Hourly (national)
$40.19
varies by city

Teacher salary by city in Ireland

CityPer year
Cork, IE$83,600
Limerick, IE$83,600
Dublin, IE$61,018

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Related Education salaries in Ireland

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a teacher make in Ireland?
The national median teacher salary in Ireland is about €73,300 per year (€6,100 per month). Across 3 cities, pay ranges from about €53,500 to €73,300.
Which Ireland city pays teachers the most?
Cork, IE pays the most at about €73,300 per year.
Which Ireland city pays teachers the least?
Among cities we cover, Dublin, IE is on the lower end at about €53,500 per year for a teacher.
What is the typical salary range for a teacher in Ireland?
Across Ireland cities we cover, teacher pay commonly spans from about €40,400 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about €97,500 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Ireland cities have teacher salary data?
Pay by Role publishes teacher pay for 3 cities in Ireland, all shown in EUR.
Is teacher in demand in Ireland?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +1% over the next decade. Related education roles on Pay by Role include Professor, School Principal.