Tech
Software Engineer Salary · London vs Dublin
Net pay, tax drag, and purchasing power modeled for 2025 offers. Built for relocating teams, expats, and comp committees.
Net pay
London
£71,068
39.3% effective rate
Net pay
Dublin
€95,790
30.6% effective rate
Annual delta
Spread
-€24,722
Dublin advantage
City
London
Europe’s leading financial center. Salaries typically include a "London weighting" to offset housing costs.
Median professional income
£48,500
Role modeled
Software Engineer
Gross base
£117,000
Net after tax
£71,068
Cost-of-living index
56
Rent index
56
City
Dublin
The Silicon Valley of Europe. Home to EMEA headquarters of Google, Meta, and Apple, driving high tech wages.
Median professional income
€57,000
Role modeled
Software Engineer
Gross base
€138,000
Net after tax
€95,790
Cost-of-living index
97
Rent index
68
Purchasing power
Net income vs lifestyle drag
London
£5,922
Dublin
€7,983
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