IT Infrastructure Salary Guide 2026
For the IT Search IT Infrastructure Salary Guide Ireland 2026, we have surveyed almost 633 Irish based technology professionals to better understand how the IT Infrastructure jobs market in Ireland may perform in 2026, 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 IT Infrastructure talent. Many thanks to all our Clients, Candidates and Partners who have helped with this report.
In 2026, we expect the Infrastructure sector to enter a mature consolidation phase. While the Cloud workforce will continue to expand, we are seeing employers shift focus away from aggressive headcount growth towards strategic hiring – prioritising the right blend of skills to support hybrid, cloud-native, and AI-driven environments.
2026 Forecast
- Hiring demand: Stable overall, with growth concentrated in multi-cloud, automation, and security-enhanced roles.
- Skills in demand: Hybrid infrastructure management, scripting/automation, cloud security, multi-cloud deployment.
- AI in Infrastructure: Automation, observability, and AIOps tools are reshaping infrastructure roles. Employers will seek engineers who can combine traditional infra knowledge with
scripting, automation, and AI-enhanced monitoring. - Security-First Hiring: With heightened regulation and cyber risk, many infrastructure roles will require security skills by default. Network and Cloud Engineers with cybersecurity
certifications are commanding premium salaries. - Cloud Specialisation: AWS, Azure, and GCP remain the dominant platforms, but demand is strongest for multi-cloud expertise, especially within larger enterprises balancing cost,
resilience, and compliance obligations. - Contract Market: Contractor demand continues to rise as firms seek flexibility to deliver major projects, particularly in network upgrades, cloud migrations, and compliance initiatives.
How much do IT Infrastructure professionals earn in Ireland?
Position
Junior
(1-3 yrs)
Mid
(3-6 yrs)
Senior
(6+ yrs)
Contract
Mid-Level
Tech Support
Level 1–3
€35,000 - 45,000
€45,000 - 65,000
€65,000 - 80,000
€175 - 325
Field Service
Engineer
€40,000 - 50,000
€50,000 - 65,000
€65,000 - 80,000
€275 - 375
App Support
Engineer L1–3
€35,000 - 45,000
€45,000 - 65,000
€65,000 - 90,000
€275 - 425
Windows Systems
Administrator
€40,000 - 50,000
€50,000 - 65,000
€65,000 - 85,000
€375 - 575
Linux Systems
Administrator
€40,000 - 55,000
€55,000 - 80,000
€80,000 - 110,000
€425 - 650
Network Engineer
(CCNP)
€45,000 - 60,000
€60,000 - 75,000
€75,000 - 85,000
€375 - 525
Network Architect
(CCIE)
€90,000 - 100,000
€100,000 - 120,000
€525 - 850
Database
Administrator
€45,000 - 60,000
€60,000 - 85,000
€85,000 - 105,000
€475 - 675
IT Manager
€85,000 - 95,000
€95,000 - 120,000
€425 - 650
If you have any queries in regards to the salary survey or infrastructure recruitment related, contact Ronan on +353 87 790 8386 or email ronan.oconnor@itsearch.ie.
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