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2026 Salary Guide Thank You

Thank You for Downloading our 2026 Salary Guide

Thank you for your interest in Matrix Recruitment’s 2026 Salary Guide. Your copy is on its way and is also available below:

2026 Matrix Recruitment Salary Guide-compressed.pdf

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In the meantime, here’s what you can do next to make the most of the guide:

Salary Insights

  • -Accurate salary ranges for Ireland by role, seniority and region (Dublin, Midlands/West, South East).

  • -Permanent, temporary and contract salary benchmarks.

Market Intelligence

  • - Hiring trends and skills shortages across 10 specialist industries.

  • - Regional pay differences and demand patterns.

  • - AI, automation and ESG impacts on the Irish workforce.

  • Talent Forecasts

    • - The most in-demand skills for 2026.

    • - Candidate expectations around benefits, hybrid work and progression.

    • - Guidance on retention, reward strategy and future planning.

  • How We Built the 2026 Guide (Ireland-Specific Data)

Our insights come from:

  • -Real salary and offer data across hundreds of roles placed nationwide.

-Daily conversations with hiring managers, HR teams and jobseekers.

-Market feedback from employers across engineering, manufacturing, accountancy, financial services, sustainability, supply chain, office support, and more.

-External labour market, inflation and economic research focused on Ireland.

This gives you a realistic, on-the-ground view of the Irish talent market.

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Turning Insight Into Hiring Results

Market knowledge is powerful — but applying it strategically gives you an advantage. Matrix Recruitment helps employers:

        • -Benchmark salaries to stay competitive in your region.

        • -Attract permanent, temporary and contract talent quickly.

        • -Reduce risk and time-to-hire with expert consulting.

        • -Access flexible staffing solutions through Matrix Pulse (managed payroll, temporary recruitment, contractor management).

        • -Build long-term recruitment strategies backed by real Irish data.

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      • Matrix Recruitment has been connecting exceptional talent with leading Irish employers for over 28 years. With offices in Waterford, Carlow, and Athlone, we partner with organisations nationwide to deliver results through passion, partnership, and deep industry expertise.