Ireland’s higher education system has been a leading provider of teachers to the world for hundreds of years. The teaching profession still remains one of the most prestigious careers in Ireland and is also one of the highest paid…
Teachers in Ireland are paid according to the National Learning and Skills Council’s pay scale, which is based on experience and qualifications.
The starting salary for a secondary school teacher with no experience is about €19,500 per year. Teachers who have worked for at least one year will be paid about €21,000 per year. A secondary school teacher who has taught for at least five years will earn about €25,000 per year.
A primary school teacher with no experience will earn about €18,500 per year; after one year of teaching experience they will earn about €19,700 per year; after two years they will earn about €21,000 per year; after three years they will earn about €23,400 per year.
A primary school principal with no experience earns about €21,000 per year; after one year of teaching experience they will earn about €22,200 per year; after two years they will earn about €24,600 per year; after three years they will earn about €28,400 per year
What is the Average Salary of a Teacher?
The average salary for a teacher is € 30,550 per year in Ireland. In the last 12 months, the average wage has not changed by 0% compared to the previous year.
Three companies offering some of the highest salaries for Teacher Jobs in the last year are: Gold Star School of Music, International College of Technology, and Bright Beginnings Creche and Montessori.
Salary estimates are based on salary data collected from job advertisements in Ireland during the past 12 months. The figures are updated monthly.
Please note that all salary figures are based on third-party statements. They are presented to you for general comparison use only.
Teacher Salary by Location
| Location | Salary | From | To |
| Dublin | € 26,520 | Min: € 25K | Max: € 28K |
Top Teacher Salaries by Company
| Employer | Average Salary |
| Gold Star School of Music | €42,640 |
| International College of Technology | €31,200 |
| Bright Beginnings Creche and Montessori | €25,480 |
| Luttrell House Créche | €22,880 |
