UX Designer Salary in Ireland
In Ireland, mid‑level UX designers earn a median of €41,000 a year. Dublin's tech clusters are a notable feature of the local economy.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
€29,000 to €36,000
Average (per year)
€33,000
Graduates join local startups or support digital projects for tourism and education.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
€36,000 to €45,000
Average (per year)
€41,000
Mid-level designers work at established software companies or university-led research teams.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
€45,000 to €56,500
Average (per year)
€50,000
Senior roles are found in multinational tech offices or government digital services.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
€56,500+
Leads work in large corporate or international consultancy roles.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
€16 - €22
per hour
Mid-level
€22 - €32
per hour
Senior
€32 - €45
per hour
Market Overview
Large multinationals such as Google and Microsoft, alongside home‑grown fintech firms, regularly list UX roles. Start‑ups operate in Cork and Galway. Demand varies as digital products expand across sectors.