Artificial Intelligence Salary Guide 2025

Introduction

It’s no surprise that the Artificial Intelligence jobs market in Ireland is expected to expand over the next two years. This is largely driven by strong investment from big tech, a buoyant startup scene, and the Government’s support for AI innovation. AI adoption will continue to expand across various industries such as: Financial Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing and Retail, so candidates who can combine AI expertise with specific industry knowledge will be in particularly high demand.

• Over 45% of AI-related jobs in Ireland are currently based in Dublin
•  40% of Irish companies are reporting difficulty in sourcing qualified AI talent
• With increased diversity hiring initiatives it is expected that 25-30% of AI roles in Ireland will be held by women
• AI is expected to contribute to €48 billion in economic value to Ireland’s economy by 2025 – forecasted by Enterprise Ireland

A recent poll by IT Search shows that 60% of people feel AI makes their work life easier due to increased efficiency. 23% had some minor concerns but overall see it as a positive. Interestingly however, 17% of people we surveyed felt AI caused more challenges than benefits, and even disrupted their work.

Below are some of the most common concerns / challenges reported to us by candidates with regards to AI adoption:

• Top-Down Implementation – AI pushed by leadership whereas most projects before were bottom-up
• Unrealistic productivity expectations without considering the learning curve and adjustment period for employees
• Reducing the human element of work, especially in positions where empathy, creativity, and judgement are important

It’s expected that the AI recruitment market in 2025 will be shaped by the need for hybrid skills (AI + Industry specific) which will drive competition to attract top AI professionals. Successful companies are expected to prioritise: staff retention, continuous learning, diversity, and streamlined hiring process, to remain competitive.

If you have any queries in regards to the salary survey or anything artificial intelligence recruitment related, contact David on +353 1 507 9276 or email david.shanahan@itsearch.ie.