# Quality Assurance Engineer Salary in Ireland

Quality Assurance Engineer
roles
presents excellent career prospects in Ireland. The position balances technical expertise with innovative approaches, offering competitive remuneration. Professionals can expect a supportive environment for skill enhancement and career development.

Tax rateApprox. 20%DemandHighLast updated12 Jul 2026

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## Role overview

Quality Assurance Engineer professionals focus on delivering high-impact solutions, optimizing workflows, and driving operational excellence. This domain relies heavily on continuous iterative improvement, tool alignment, and direct execution paths.

## Annual Salary – 2026

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* PNG $79,000 Average Salary$48,400 - $61,100

Junior 0-2 years

$64,400 - $96,800

Mid-Level 3-5 years

$95,300 - $145,400

Senior 6+ years

### Earnings Breakdown

Estimated Take-Home Pay Expected monthly net income after localized tax deductions (approx. 20%) €5,267 Hourly Rate Equivalent Based on standard 40-hour work week parameters €24.69 - €58.87 Annual Bonus Range Typical performance-based extra compensation €7,900 - €11,850 Equity & Stock Bonus Estimated capital compensation incentives Up to €7,900

### Financial Planning & Budgets

Monthly Savings Target Recommended 34% baseline slice for future wealth security €                        2,200 Retirement Contribution Target Recommended 10% allocation for long-term retirement accounts €                        700 Maximum Housing Budget Suggested upper limit for monthly rent/mortgage and utilities Up to €1,300 Emergency Safety Net Recommended 3 to 6 months liquidity cushion target €19,750 - €39,500

### Healthcare Infrastructure

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Universal state-subsidized healthcare infrastructure ecosystem. Core general medical accessibility metrics are entirely sustained via your dynamic localized tax bracket contributions (20%).

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## Salary Visualization

![Salary Distribution for Quality Assurance Engineer in Ireland - July 2026](https://jobicy.com/api/jpgraph/chart.php?p10=48400&p25=64400&p50=79000&p75=96800&p90=145400&currency=%E2%82%AC&currency_code=EUR&title=Quality+Assurance+Engineer&country=Ireland)

![Salary Growth by Experience for Quality Assurance Engineer in Ireland - July 2026](https://jobicy.com/api/jpgraph/experience_chart.php?j_avg=54750&m_avg=80600&s_avg=120350&currency=%E2%82%AC&currency_code=EUR&title=Quality+Assurance+Engineer&country=Ireland)

![Monthly Salary Breakdown for Quality Assurance Engineer in Ireland - July 2026](https://jobicy.com/api/jpgraph/pie_chart.php?taxes=1316&savings=2205&retirement=664&housing=1316&disposable=1079&currency=%E2%82%AC&currency_code=EUR&title=Quality+Assurance+Engineer&country=Ireland)

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## 12-Month Salary Trend

Over the past 12 months, the average compensation for Quality Assurance Engineer roles in Ireland has increased by 6.5%. The estimated average salary moved from €74,200 in Aug 2025 to €79,000 as of Jul 2026.

### Historical Salary Data Table

Time PeriodAverage Salary (Annual)Hourly Rate (Range)Jul 2026  €79,000   €25 - €59 Jun 2026  €75,100   €23 - €56 May 2026  €75,700   €24 - €56 Apr 2026  €77,500   €24 - €58 Mar 2026  €73,900   €23 - €55 Feb 2026  €74,700   €23 - €56 Jan 2026  €74,300   €23 - €55 Dec 2025  €75,000   €23 - €56 Nov 2025  €76,700   €24 - €57 Oct 2025  €74,800   €23 - €56 Sep 2025  €75,300   €24 - €56 Aug 2025  €74,200   €23 - €55

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## Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a strictly relevant technical field

### Training & Development

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Leadership development programs
*     Internal knowledge sharing sessions and tech talks

## Required Skills

### Core Skills

Communication Problem-solving Critical Thinking Active Listening

### Trending Skills

AI Tooling Cloud Infrastructure Asynchronous Workflows Cross-platform Sync
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## Specifics

### Work Environment

Fully remote ecosystem optimized for asynchronous execution

### Tools

Basecamp Slack Miro Loom VS Code Linear Trello

### Collaboration

Async-centric task management utilizing centralized tracking dashboards

### Time Zones

Adaptable scheduling with core operational overlap during European hours (CET/GMT)

## Benefits

### Common Benefits

Remote Work Options    Flexible Hours    Home Office Allowance    High-end Hardware Budget    Learning & Development Stipend

### Additional Benefits

Mental Health Support    Coworking Space Access    Internet Allowance

## Market Trends * PNG

### Demand

High

### Growth Rate

20% annual growth

### Remote Work

Availability: High

Trend: Growing adoption of hybrid work models allowing flexibility between office and remote work, with 2-3 days of remote work becoming standard

#### Job Platforms

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#### Key Industries

Artificial Intelligence Blockchain Technology EdTech Gaming Industry E-commerce Data Analytics Cybersecurity

## Cross-Country Pay Scale

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Explore Quality Assurance Engineer salaries worldwide. Below you'll find a comparison of average annual compensation in different countries relative to the base rate in Ireland ($79,000).

[![UAE flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/ae.svg) UAE$67,500 15% lower](https://jobicy.com/salaries/ae/quality-assurance-engineer.md) [![Japan flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/jp.svg) Japan$46,600 41% lower](https://jobicy.com/salaries/jp/quality-assurance-engineer.md) [![Germany flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/de.svg) Germany$70,300 11% lower](https://jobicy.com/salaries/de/quality-assurance-engineer.md) [![Netherlands flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/nl.svg) Netherlands$73,200 7% lower](https://jobicy.com/salaries/nl/quality-assurance-engineer.md) [![Spain flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/es.svg) Spain$40,900 48% lower](https://jobicy.com/salaries/es/quality-assurance-engineer.md) [![Switzerland flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/ch.svg) Switzerland$109,300 38% higher](https://jobicy.com/salaries/ch/quality-assurance-engineer.md) [![Belgium flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/be.svg) Belgium$58,900 25% lower](https://jobicy.com/salaries/be/quality-assurance-engineer.md) [![United States flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/usa.svg) United States$95,000 20% higher](https://jobicy.com/salaries/usa/quality-assurance-engineer.md) [![Hong Kong flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/hk.svg) Hong Kong$64,600 18% lower](https://jobicy.com/salaries/hk/quality-assurance-engineer.md) [![United Kingdom flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/gb.svg) United Kingdom$78,900 0% higher](https://jobicy.com/salaries/uk/quality-assurance-engineer.md)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the average Quality Assurance Engineer salary in Ireland?

The average salary for a Quality Assurance Engineer in Ireland is $79,000 per year. Entry-level positions (Junior Level) start near $48,400 - $61,100, while experienced professionals (Senior Level) can earn up to $95,300 - $145,400.

### What skills are required for a Quality Assurance Engineer role?

Core skills include Communication, Problem-solving, Critical Thinking, Active Listening. Trending industrial skills are AI Tooling, Cloud Infrastructure, Asynchronous Workflows, while key emerging skills focus heavily on .

### What is the job market outlook for Quality Assurance Engineers?

The job market currently shows a High demand trajectory with a 20% annual growth trend factor. Remote availability remains active across modern employment hubs, primarily within sectors like Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Technology, EdTech.

### What benefits are typically offered to Quality Assurance Engineers in Ireland?

Common base benefits generally encompass Remote Work Options, Flexible Hours, Home Office Allowance, High-end Hardware Budget. Additional remote allowances and workspace bonuses frequently include elements like Mental Health Support, Coworking Space Access, Internet Allowance.

### What roles are similar to Quality Assurance Engineer?

Positions sharing overlapping technical responsibilities and operational workflows include Lead Quality Assurance Engineer, Remote Quality Assurance Engineer, Expert Quality Assurance Engineer, Principal Quality Assurance Engineer. These paths offer alternative vertical career progression steps within distributed ecosystems.

### What is the hourly rate for Quality Assurance Engineers in Ireland?

Calculated against standard full-time operational hours, Quality Assurance Engineers typically average between €24.69 and €58.87 per hour. Actual contractual rates vary by platform scale and specific niche mastery.

### What are the core and trending skills for Quality Assurance Engineers?

Fundamental foundational competencies focus on Communication, Problem-solving, Critical Thinking. To remain optimized for modern digital hiring cycles, candidates must actively integrate trending stacks like AI Tooling, Cloud Infrastructure, Asynchronous Workflows alongside advanced systems like .

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active job postings, and anonymous salary reports submitted by professionals.
We compare these sources and adjust the results using country-specific economic indicators,
including purchasing power parity (PPP), estimated average income taxes
(approximately 20%),
and local living costs in Ireland.
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