The average Irish contractor earns €18k more per year after checking DayRate.ie — because they stopped accepting the first number offered.
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Live market data · Hays, Morgan McKinley, IT Search · 16 roles
Ciarán M.
Senior DevOps Engineer, Dublin
€650/day
+€75/day
"Used DayRate.ie before renewing my contract. Realised I was €75/day below market. Negotiated up — agent didn't push back once I showed the benchmark data."
2026 Revenue.ie compliant. Income Tax, USC (with €100k+ surcharge), PRSI Class S, and pension relief — accurate to the euro.
Real contractor rates from Hays, Morgan McKinley, IT Search. Compare against 16+ roles across Dublin and regional markets.
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Day rates range from €400/day for mid-level roles to €850+ for senior finance and tech specialists. The market average across all sectors is approximately €600/day.
Irish contractors pay Income Tax, USC, and PRSI Class S. Most operate through a limited company or sole trader structure and file self-assessment returns with Revenue.ie annually.
A limited company typically saves €10,000–€25,000 annually for rates over €400/day through expense deductions and salary/dividend planning. Umbrella is simpler but costs more in tax.
Yes. Dublin-based contracts typically pay 10–15% above regional rates due to higher demand and cost of living. Enable the Dublin premium toggle in the calculator.
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