Information Technology Salary Guide Ireland 2025
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by Namratha Ambat
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Ireland’s 2025 IT Salary Guide is here!
We have two salary guides for you this year, pick the one you need!
- Software Development Salary Guide
- Data Centre Operations Salary Guide
2024 Software Development Market Trends: A Look Back and What’s Next
As we reflect on 2024, it’s been a year of gradual recovery in the tech sector. Hiring activity has picked up slightly compared to 2023, which was marked by widespread job losses and slower recruitment processes. While layoffs persisted this year, they were fewer and pointed to a continued shift in focus—from rapid growth to long-term profitability.
Despite these improvements, uncertainty continues within the tech sector. Inflation, geopolitical conflicts, and other macroeconomic factors have made companies cautious in their hiring strategies. IT contracting has been particularly impacted on the Software Development side of things, and a hot topic throughout 2024 has been the availability of remote and hybrid roles. While many companies are transitioning to more on-site workdays, candidates increasingly value flexibility, making it a crucial consideration for job seekers.
Data Centre Operations: A Year of Challenges and Opportunity
The data centre sector has faced its own hurdles. With energy demand issues and a moratorium on new data centre projects in Ireland, investment in new facilities has come to a standstill. That being said, the operations side is thriving as existing facilities need to meet the current demands. There is also a huge focus on hiring for environmental and sustainability-focused roles in this space. While demand for skilled professionals remains strong for now, the sector is expected to plateau eventually, there will however be an evolving requirement creating demand for new types of expertise.
Looking Ahead at 2025
The road ahead is uncertain, but what we do know is that flexibility, innovation, and adaptability will remain essential in both the software development and data centre operations sectors. To help you navigate these changes, we’ve created two highly focused guides:
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Software Development Salary Guide 2025
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Data Centre Operations Salary Guide 2025
We know these industries face unique challenges, so we’ve tailored each guide to provide specific insights that truly matter. These resources are some of our most requested each year and have helped:
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Hiring managers attract top talent with competitive offers.
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Candidates benchmark their roles and plan their next career steps.
Why These Guides Are Different
This year, we’ve gone further than ever before. Backed by the expertise of our IT recruitment consultants, we’ve engaged with professionals and hiring managers across the market to ensure these guides are packed with reliable, actionable insights.
Ready to get started? Download your guide(s) now and begin planning for a successful 2025. We’d love to hear your thoughts once you’ve had a chance to explore them!
Mapping out your plans for 2025?
Whether you’re considering your next role or mapping out hiring plans, we’re here to help:
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For Job Seekers: Browse our jobs page for live roles or reach out to one of our recruiters.
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For Employers: Let’s chat about how we can support your 2025 recruitment strategy.
You can also check out our career insights page for advice, tips, and more to support your journey.
