Security / Penetration Tester salary in Dublin, Ireland
A mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Dublin earns a median of €120k a year gross ($130k), from €100k at p10 to €150k at p90. Dublin pays 1.06× the Ireland median and 28% below the US median of $180k. About 1 million people live in Dublin.
Security / Penetration Tester pay by level in Dublin
Gross annual pay in EUR. Junior €95k, lead €190k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €78k | €95k | €120k | $100k | |
| Mid-level | €100k | €120k | €150k | $130k | |
| Senior | €130k | €160k | €190k | $170k | |
| Lead | €160k | €190k | €230k | $210k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Ireland median (€120k) times a 1.06 city factor. Methodology.
From gross to take-home in Dublin
Employers in Ireland usually quote annual salary, with day rates for contractors.
A generic estimate for a single mid-level earner, not tax advice.
Security / Penetration Tester pay in other Ireland cities
| City | Pay factor | p10 | Median | p90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cork | 0.97× | €92k | €110k | €140k |
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Security / Penetration Tester salary in Dublin: FAQ
What is the average Security / Penetration Tester salary in Dublin?
The median gross salary for a mid-level Security / Penetration Tester in Dublin is €120k a year ($130k). The p10 is €100k and the p90 is €150k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Dublin with a city factor of 1.06.
How much does a senior Security / Penetration Tester make in Dublin?
A senior Security / Penetration Tester in Dublin earns a median of €160k ($170k), with a range of €130k to €190k. Leads reach €190k and juniors start near €95k.
What is an entry-level Security / Penetration Tester salary in Dublin?
A junior Security / Penetration Tester in Dublin earns about €95k a year ($100k), between €78k and €120k. Pay rises to €120k at mid-level.
Is Dublin a good-paying city for Security / Penetration Testers in Ireland?
Dublin ranks 1st of 2 tracked Ireland cities for this role, at 1.06x the national median of €120k. It is the best-paid city we track in the country.
What is the take-home pay for a Security / Penetration Tester in Dublin?
Roughly 64-71% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about €77k to €85k a year, or €6,800 a month. This is not tax advice.
What is the hourly rate for a Security / Penetration Tester in Dublin?
A €120k gross salary equals about €58 an hour on a 40-hour week (€10k a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.
All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.