Hays Ireland Salary & Recruiting Trends Guide 2026

Ireland’s trusted guide to salaries and workforce trends is here. 

 

 

Our 2026 Salary & Recruiting Trends guide for Ireland is now ready for you to explore. Drawing on feedback from more than 600 professionals nationwide, this comprehensive guide delivers up-to-date market data and specialist insights to support your strategic planning for the year ahead.

To get your copy packed with exclusive findings, simply complete the form.

You’ll gain access to:

  • Updates on how employment prospects are shifting
  • Insights into the most in-demand skills and roles for 2026
  • Analysis of salary changes and industry trends
  • The impact of AI on recruitment and workplace practices
  • Current developments in flexible and hybrid working
  • Effective talent attraction and retention strategies
  • Plus much more...

Fill in the access form now to unlock detailed sector insights and salary benchmarks for hundreds of positions across Ireland, all informed by the experiences of both employers and professionals.

Getting started is simple – just submit the form to receive your exclusive guide.

Key insights:

 

96%

59%
of employers have faced skills shortages in the last 12 months
 professionals plan to move jobs in the coming year
 

83%

34%
of employers increased salaries in the last 12 months
 of employees use AI regularly in their workplace
 
 
 

About our research:

8

industries and sectors covered with in-depth analysis

600+

employers and professionals surveyed across Ireland

1,400+

salaries for roles across Ireland, split by sector and region

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