Irish Cybersecurity Salary Survey 2026: Hiring, Pay & Market Trends

If you’re hiring or trying to retain cyber talent in Ireland right now, you probably already feel it, it’s not just difficult, it’s unpredictable.

People are more open to moving than they were. Offers that used to land are getting pushed back. And what looked competitive a year ago is quietly falling behind.

This isn’t another generic salary report. This report is based on 2,520 Cyber professionals in the Irish market right now. It shows how many people are open to moving, how people are moving, what kind of increases they’re actually getting when they do, and which roles are shifting fastest.

Most internal increases are still sitting at 0–5%. Meanwhile, people changing roles are landing 6–10% or more. That gap is where teams start losing people, not because they want to leave, but because the market has already moved on.

This report gives you a clearer view of what’s happening in 2026, so you’re not reacting to it after the fact.

The Irish Cybersecurity Salary Survey 2026 can be downloaded here.