Cyber Security Salary Guide 2025

For the IT Search Cyber Security Salary Guide Ireland 2025, we have surveyed almost 400 Irish based technology professionals to better understand how the Cyber Security jobs market in Ireland may perform in 2025, and what their own motivations and expectations are. We hope this information may help our clients make more informed decisions on retention and recruitment of Cyber Security talent. Many thanks to all our Clients, Candidates and Partners who have helped with this report.

Introduction

As we move into 2025, Ireland’s Cyber Security jobs market is showing increasing signs of a candidate shortage, particularly in areas of Data Privacy and Security and Cloud Operations. We have, however, seen strategic focus on this field with organisations taking a more relaxed approach on their job specifications, and choosing instead to upskill new staff on whatever critical skills they lack.

With 500 companies already offering cybersecurity services or maintaining dedicated internal teams, the industry shows no signs of slowing down. The need for talent is pressing, with an estimated 1,000 new roles to be filled annually to keep pace with the growing demand.

Over 500 new professionals entered the cybersecurity market across Ireland, bringing the number of professionals to nearly 8k, but this number still falls short of what’s needed. The gap between demand and supply is pushing companies to look beyond the Irish talent pool, making relocation packages and visa sponsorships more common as they seek skilled professionals from abroad.

Education remains critical, but the industry is placing increasing emphasis on certifications that demonstrate practical expertise. Certifications like CISSP, CISA, and CISM are highly sought after, while entry-level credentials like CompTIA Security+ and CEH continue to hold value. As cloud platforms become ever more integral to business operations, cloud-specific certifications are gaining traction as well.

Looking ahead, the cyber security sector in Ireland is poised for continued expansion. Salaries and contractor rates are expected to continue to rise, and Cyber Security recruitment agencies in Ireland are needed more than ever.

Cyber Security Salary Guide 2025

Position Junior (1-3 years) Mid(3-6 years) Senior (6+ years) Day Rate
IT Security Analyst €45000-€60000 €60000-€75000 €75000-€90000 €350-€550
IT Security Engineer €45000-€60000 €60000-€80000 €80000-€100000 €400-€650
Pen Tester €45000-€55000 €55000-€75000 €80000-€100000 €500-€550
IT Security Manager €75000-€85000 €85000-€100000 €100000-€120000 €550-€700
Head of Information Security €100000-€110000 €110000-€125000 €125000-€150000 €650-€750
Chief Security Officer €120000-€130000 €130000-€150000 €150000-€190000 €750-€1000
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If you have any queries in regards to the salary survey or anything cyber security related, contact Ruadhri on +353 1 507 9264 or email ruadhri.mcgarry@itsearch.ie.

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