Median salary
$151,291
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$150.6k – $153.6k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
28.3%
17 of 60 roles
Live roles
60
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
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Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Elastic
|
$151,291 | 7 |
|
Referral Board
|
$153,576 | 3 |
| AD Analog Devices | $153,987 | 2 |
Regeneron
|
$94,890 | 2 |
CVS Health
|
$179,646 | 1 |
| CI Circle | $162,261 | 1 |
| ME Medtronic | $154,000 | 1 |
Yahoo
|
$138,705 | 1 |
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How much do Principal Engineer roles in Ireland pay?
The median salary for Principal Engineer roles in Ireland is $151,291 per year. Most pay falls between $150,567 (25th percentile) and $153,576 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $121,336 to $157,304.
These figures are computed live from 60 active Principal Engineer roles in Ireland on JobsRadar, of which 17 (28.3%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid Principal Engineer roles in Ireland include Analog Devices, Circle, Elastic and Referral Board.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Principal Engineer salary in Ireland?
- The median is $151,291 per year, with most pay between $150,567 and $153,576 (25th–75th percentile), based on 17 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Principal Engineer salary range in Ireland?
- Pay ranges from about $121,336 to $157,304 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $151,291. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.