Technical Writer (QA / Docs) salary in Ireland
A mid-level Technical Writer (QA / Docs) in Ireland earns a median of €58k ($63k) a year gross. The p10 to p90 range is €47k to €70k. That is 31% below the US median for the same role. Ireland ranks 6 of 36 countries on our pay index. Juniors start near €44k, leads reach €92k.
Technical Writer (QA / Docs) pay by level in Ireland
Gross annual pay in EUR. Junior pay is €44k, lead pay is €92k: leads earn 109% more. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €36k | €44k | €54k | $48k | |
| Mid-level | €47k | €58k | €70k | $63k | |
| Senior | €62k | €76k | €93k | $83k | |
| Lead | €76k | €92k | €110k | $100k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. p10 and p90 are 0.82× and 1.22× the median. Methodology.
Technical Writer (QA / Docs) pay by city in Ireland
Dublin pays most at 1.06× the national median. Pay factor 1.00 equals the country median of €58k.
| City | Tier | Pay factor | Mid-level median | p10–p90 | USD | QA jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin | A | 1.06× (+6%) | €61k | €50k–€74k | $66k | 2 |
| Cork | B | 0.97× (-3%) | €56k | €46k–€68k | $61k | 8 |
City factors are estimates (tier A = largest tech hubs). Remote roles are paid to the employer's pay band, which can differ from the city rate.
From gross to take-home in Ireland
A mid-level Technical Writer (QA / Docs) on €58k gross keeps roughly 64–71% after income tax and social contributions, about €37k to €41k a year.
In Ireland, pay is usually quoted as annual salary, with day rates for contractors. Estimate only: a single earner with no dependants and typical deductions. Bonuses, benefits, pension choices and regional taxes change the result. It is not tax advice.
QA roles open in Ireland
No Technical Writer (QA / Docs) role is open today. Showing the closest matches from 19 QA listings in Ireland.
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1 listing in Ireland show a real posted pay range (0 for Technical Writer (QA / Docs)). Others carry a model estimate marked “est.”.
Who hires Technical Writer (QA / Docs)s in Ireland
Employer mix by share of listings (19 listings in Ireland). Names are withheld; we show the type of company.
- AI companies21%
- Fintech companies21%
- Cybersecurity companies21%
- Software companies16%
- Games studios11%
What this estimate rests on
The Technical Writer (QA / Docs) baseline uses 17 US posted pay ranges. For Ireland, the country index is calibrated on 210 non-US observations in UK & Ireland, so the regional sample is usable but still modest. Evidence score 4 of 8.
Technical Writer (QA / Docs) salary and jobs by city in Ireland
Technical Writer (QA / Docs) salary in Ireland: FAQ
What is the average Technical Writer (QA / Docs) salary in Ireland?
The median gross salary for a mid-level Technical Writer (QA / Docs) in Ireland is €58k a year ($63k). The p10 is €47k and the p90 is €70k. This is an estimate based on posted pay ranges.
How much does a senior Technical Writer (QA / Docs) earn in Ireland?
A senior Technical Writer (QA / Docs) in Ireland earns a median of €76k ($83k), with a range of €62k to €93k. Leads earn €92k, 109% more than juniors at €44k.
Which city in Ireland pays Technical Writer (QA / Docs)s the most?
Dublin has the highest pay factor at 1.06x the country median, which puts a mid-level Technical Writer (QA / Docs) at about €61k ($66k). Cork sits at 0.97x, around €56k.
How does Ireland compare with the US for Technical Writer (QA / Docs) pay?
A mid-level Technical Writer (QA / Docs) in the US earns a median of $90k. In Ireland the equivalent is $63k, which is 31% below the US figure. Ireland ranks 6 of 36 countries; the UK & Ireland median for this role is $58k.
What is the take-home pay for a Technical Writer (QA / Docs) in Ireland?
Roughly 64–71% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner, which is about €37k to €41k a year on a €58k gross salary. This is a generic estimate, not tax advice: benefits, family status and regional taxes change the result.
How many Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs are open in Ireland?
PassRidge lists no live Technical Writer (QA / Docs) listing in Ireland today, and 19 QA listings across all roles in Ireland. 0 of the Technical Writer (QA / Docs) listings and 1 of all listings in the country show a real posted pay range; the rest carry a model estimate.
Other roles in Ireland
| Role | Mid-level median | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Manual QA Tester | €52k | $57k |
| QA Automation Engineer | €77k | $84k |
| SDET | €84k | $91k |
| QA Lead / Manager | €70k | $76k |
| Mobile QA Engineer | €68k | $74k |
| Performance Test Engineer | €94k | $100k |
| Security / Penetration Tester | €120k | $130k |
| Game QA Tester | €42k | $46k |
| Accessibility Tester | €63k | $68k |
| Business / Test Analyst | €57k | $62k |
| Data / ETL QA Engineer | €64k | $70k |
| Localization QA Tester | €31k | $33k |
| AI / LLM Evaluation QA | €66k | $72k |
| Release / DevOps Engineer | €92k | $100k |
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