IT Search Salary Report 2025

Introduction

Ireland’s technology sector performed well in 2024 despite the global uncertainties. AI adoption is of course driving much of this, with AI expected to contribute €48 billion in economic value to Ireland’s economy by 2025 – forecasted by Enterprise Ireland. Companies looking at emerging technologies such as Ambient Computing and Quantum Machine Learning, are helping to solidify Ireland’s position on a competitive global stage.

In addition to AI much of the growth has been driven by Cloud adoption and Cybersecurity. It’s estimated that around 33% of organisations have a fully integrated cloud-based IT solution currently. With many businesses still in the process of migration, the move to a modern cloud infrastructure to improve operational flexibility and scalability, is expected to be a critical area of focus in 2025. The Cybersecurity sector now contributes €1.2 billion to the economy and employs nearly 8,000 cyber security professionals across 535 companies (47% of these being Irish owned). It’s projected that the volume of cyber security professionals needed to meet demand will more than double by 2030, with an additional 10,000 roles forecast.

We have also seen a significant increase in the number of technology startups in 2024. Although there are still plenty of challenges, particularly with funding, 2024 should show a 20%+ uplift in new tech businesses, which is an extremely positive sign for 2025.

Recruitment challenges and regulatory compliance seem to be the primary barriers to growth for Ireland’s technology sector, however overall, the forecast for 2025 looks very promising, and should see steady growth, driven by digital transformation and increased investment.

An Overview of IT Search Salary Survey Respondents

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