Working in Ireland
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Average Salary
In Ireland, the average salary is €45,000 - €50,000 per year. However, this varies across industries and sectors, and depends on an individual’s experience, specialisation, and location. For example, in the engineering sector, average salaries tend to be higher, with graduate engineers earning around €44,000 and experienced engineers earning between €66,000 - €78,000, potentially exceeding €100,000 with seniority.
General information
Currency
Euro (€)
Official language
Irish English
Conversational languages
Irish English
Time zone
Winter period: Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+00:00) Summer period: Irish Standard Time (UTC+01:00)
Common types of Employment or Contracting
Common types of employment
Common types of contracting
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Living in Ireland
Living in Ireland offers a high quality of life, with scenic landscapes, friendly communities and a strong social infrastructure. The cost of living is relatively high, particularly in cities like Dublin, where rent and everyday expenses are much higher than in smaller towns or rural areas.
- Average monthly rental costs nationwide are around €2,053 (Dublin average is €2,540)
- On average, a weekly grocery shop for a small family typically costs €150 - €200
- Full-day childcare fees are capped at €295 per week (with many families paying nearer €198.70 after subsidies) for services receiving state funding
- Fuel costs vary, but are typically €1.70 per litre for petrol and €1.68 per litre for diesel
People drive on the left-hand side of the road in Ireland. Driver’s licences from the EU/EEA are fully valid in Ireland and don’t require exchange. If your licence is from a recognised country like the UK, Canada, Australia or Japan, you can usually exchange it without taking a test, as long as it’s still valid. Licences from countries not on the recognised list require you to apply for an Irish learner permit and complete the full Irish driving test process.
Weather in Ireland
Ireland’s climate is characterised by mild temperatures and frequent rainfall throughout the year. Winters are generally cool, with average temperatures ranging from 0°C to 8°C (32°F to 46°F), and snow is rare. Summer temperatures typically hover between 15°C and 20°C (59°F to 68°F), with occasional warmer days reaching up to 22°C to 24°C (72°F to 75°F). Overall, Ireland’s weather is unpredictable, with the possibility of experiencing all four seasons in one day.
Language and integration support
Ireland provides a wide range of language and integration support to help newcomers settle into Irish society. These include free or low-cost English language classes through community initiatives like Fáilte Isteach and the Intercultural Language Service, as well as government-funded programmes via the Integration Fund. For children, English as an Additional Language support is available in schools through Regional Education and Language Teams (REALTs).
For any translation needs - especially those required for work permit or visa applications - our dedicated Languages team is ready to support you. They provide accurate, timely translations and can guide you through the process to ensure all necessary documents meet the required standards.
Our services in Ireland
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