🇮🇪 Move to Ireland
Tech Worker Relocation Guide
Median Tech Salary
$78,000
vs US Salary
65%
Quality of Life
4/5
Safety Index
8/10
🌟 Why Move to Ireland?
- ✓ European HQ for major tech companies (Google, Meta, Apple, LinkedIn)
- ✓ English-speaking EU country with common law system
- ✓ Fast-track work permits for tech roles (Critical Skills)
- ✓ Friendly culture with strong expat community
📄 Visa Options
Critical Skills Employment Permit
General Employment Permit
Intra-Company Transfer Permit
💷 Tax Overview
Income tax: 20% up to 42,000 EUR, 40% above. USC (Universal Social Charge) 0.5-8%. PRSI 4%. Effective rate ~35-40%.
Special regime: SARP (Special Assignee Relief Programme): 30% income tax exemption on earnings above 100,000 EUR for employees assigned to Ireland.
📚 Practical Tips
banking
AIB, Bank of Ireland, or Revolut. PPS number (like SSN) needed for employment. Apply at local Social Welfare office.
housing
Daft.ie is the main rental platform. Dublin housing is very competitive. Budget 1,800-2,500 EUR/month for a 1BR in Dublin.
healthcare
Public healthcare via HSE is free/subsidized but has long wait times. Private insurance (VHI, Laya, Irish Life) ~100-200 EUR/month.
phone
Three (unlimited data plans popular), Vodafone, Eir. Budget: 48 (Tesco), GoMo from 10-15 EUR/month.