⭐ High demand in Australia — easier visa pathway
Ireland
🇮🇪Entry Level€45,000
Median Salary€65,000
Senior Level€120,000
Australia
🇦🇺Entry Level€43,608
Median Salary€65,412
Senior Level€112,136
+€412/yr
Software Developer in Australia pays 0.6% more than Ireland
That's €34/month difference
Easier Visa Pathway
⭐ In-Demand Roles in Australia
💡 Tax Considerations
Ireland: Income tax up to 52% (PAYE + USC + PRSI combined)
Australia: Income tax up to 45% + Medicare Levy (2%)
Take-home pay varies significantly from gross salary figures shown above.
Australia: Income tax up to 45% + Medicare Levy (2%)
Take-home pay varies significantly from gross salary figures shown above.
All figures shown in euro, converted at 1.6052 AUD = €1 (European Central Bank, 2026-10-09, updated daily). Salary data based on 2026 market averages. Actual salaries vary by company, experience, and negotiation. This tool is for estimation only.