Working in Ireland
English-speaking, EU-based and dense with US tech and pharma headquarters. The Critical Skills permit skips the labour market test for listed occupations and brings family rights immediately.
General career-planning information only, not immigration, legal, tax or financial advice. Figures and pathways are indicative and may not apply to you. Confirm current rules and personal eligibility with official authorities or an independent qualified adviser.
Primary visa route
Critical Skills Employment Permit
Potential residence pathway
Potential long-term residence route after 5 years
Typical salary band
EUR 55,000 - 95,000
Rent, one bed city centre
GBP 1,900/mo
Effective tax
About 33% including USC and PRSI
Healthcare
Public system plus common employer private cover
Job market notes
- Critical Skills list roles qualify from EUR 38,000; others from EUR 64,000.
- No labour market needs test for listed occupations.
- Dublin rent is the single biggest budget line - factor it before accepting.
Living there
- Monthly living cost, one person
- GBP 1,750
- Rent, one bed city centre
- GBP 1,900
- English at work
- Very high
- Family rights
- Family reunification from day one on Critical Skills
Main hiring cities
Dublin · Cork · Galway · Limerick