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Ireland · 0 open in Cork · updated 2026-10-20

Localization QA Tester salary in Cork, Ireland

A mid-level Localization QA Tester in Cork earns a median of €30k a year gross ($32k), from €24k at p10 to €36k at p90. Cork pays 0.97× the Ireland median and 33% below the US median of $48k. About 224,000 people live in Cork.

Estimate · gross / year
€30kmedian · mid-level · $32k
p10 €24kp90 €36k
Rank 2 of 2City factor 0.97×
Pay by level

Localization QA Tester pay by level in Cork

Gross annual pay in EUR. Junior €24k, lead €48k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.

Levelp10Medianp90RangeMedian (USD)
Junior€19k€24k€29k$26k
Mid-level€24k€30k€36k$32k
Senior€32k€38k€47k$42k
Lead€40k€48k€59k$53k

Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Ireland median (€31k) times a 0.97 city factor. Methodology.

Take-home

From gross to take-home in Cork

Employers in Ireland usually quote annual salary, with day rates for contractors.

€30kgross median / year
€19k–€21ktake-home / year (64-71%)
€2,500gross / month
€14gross / hour, 40 h week

A generic estimate for a single mid-level earner, not tax advice.

Other cities

Localization QA Tester pay in other Ireland cities

Ireland overview
CityPay factorp10Medianp90
Dublin1.06×€27k€33k€40k
FAQ

Localization QA Tester salary in Cork: FAQ

What is the average Localization QA Tester salary in Cork?

The median gross salary for a mid-level Localization QA Tester in Cork is €30k a year ($32k). The p10 is €24k and the p90 is €36k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Cork with a city factor of 0.97.

How much does a senior Localization QA Tester make in Cork?

A senior Localization QA Tester in Cork earns a median of €38k ($42k), with a range of €32k to €47k. Leads reach €48k and juniors start near €24k.

What is an entry-level Localization QA Tester salary in Cork?

A junior Localization QA Tester in Cork earns about €24k a year ($26k), between €19k and €29k. Pay rises to €30k at mid-level.

Is Cork a good-paying city for Localization QA Testers in Ireland?

Cork ranks 2nd of 2 tracked Ireland cities for this role, at 0.97x the national median of €31k. It pays close to or below the national median.

What is the take-home pay for a Localization QA Tester in Cork?

Roughly 64-71% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about €19k to €21k a year, or €1,700 a month. This is not tax advice.

What is the hourly rate for a Localization QA Tester in Cork?

A €30k gross salary equals about €14 an hour on a 40-hour week (€2,500 a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.

All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.

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