Automation engineer salary in Ireland

The average salary for an Automation Engineer is €58,660 per year in Ireland. This figure is based on 115 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 6 September 2026.

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Automation Engineer salaries typically range between a low of €44,332 and a high of €77,619 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Automation Engineer include Carlow, County Carlow at €66,910 per year, Kildare, County Kildare at €64,619 per year and Dublin, County Dublin at €61,947 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Automation Engineer include Jabil ($187,200 per year) and Abbott ($187,200 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Automation Engineer salary compares to related positions:

• Junior Automation Engineer: Average €33,195 per year
• Senior Automation Engineer: Average €70,875 per year