Salary Trends in Ireland (2026) 📊 What the Data Shows Ireland’s salary market in 2026 is showing moderate growth — but not evenly across all roles. Most employers are increasing salaries by ~3.1% on average in 2026 [ibec.ie] Salary growth has slowed compared to previous years, with companies becoming more selective Pay increases are
Ireland’s Job Market Hits an Inflection Point as Permanent Hiring Slows Ireland’s labour market has entered a period of noticeable cooling, with recruiters warning that the long stretch of strong hiring growth has paused. New data from the Employment and Recruitment Federation (ERF) indicates that employers across the country are shifting away from permanent roles
Welcome to the “Great Hunkering Down” in the Jobs Market After the upheaval of the pandemic years, the global jobs market has entered a very different phase. Instead of workers moving freely between roles in search of better pay, flexibility, or perks, many are now choosing to stay exactly where they are. Recent labour market
Castlebar Ranked Ireland’s Best Town for Work–Life Balance — Mayo Dominates New National Survey 5 A new national study has named Castlebar the best place in Ireland to live for a healthy work–life balance, with Ballina taking second place — giving County Mayo a dominant presence at the top of the list. The rankings were
The Most In-Demand Apprenticeships in Ireland (2025) Apprenticeships have become one of the most popular and practical ways to start a career in Ireland. They offer the opportunity to earn while you learn, combining hands-on experience with classroom-based training — and they lead to nationally recognised qualifications. While Arcon Recruitment does not place apprentices or
