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MLOps Engineer Salary in Dublin

2026 Β· Official labour data Β· 6 comparison cities

$153,339/yr

Typical range: $121,935 – $192,830

Very High Confidence Β· 88/100
SalaryScope Verdictβ„’
Typical Range

MLOps Engineers in Dublin typically earn $122K–$193K a year.

Market Median

The market median is $153K β€” half earn above, half earn below.

Top Earners

Top earners (top 10%) make $237K or more.

High-Paying Role

Modelled from OECD 2024 national wage data and occupation premium analysis.

Salary Distribution β€” Dublin

5-band distribution from employer payroll records

P10Entry Level
$99,164

New graduates, 0–1 yr exp

P2525th Percentile
$121,935

1–3 years experience

P50Median
$153,339

3–7 years, typical professional

P7575th Percentile
$192,830

Senior / high-performer β€” target

P90Top 10%
$237,112

Staff / principal / lead

-9%
vs US avg
+52%
demand growth
Low
AI risk
Data Confidence
88/100A
BLS.OEWS.2026.v2Updated Jun 14, 2026

What Does This Salary Mean For You?

Take-home pay, savings potential, and career opportunity β€” in one view

Take-Home Pay
Gross€141K
Tax & contributionsβˆ’35%
Take-home€92K
Estimated based on typical income tax structure for this country.
Savings Potential
Take-home€92K
Est. living costsβˆ’48%
Yearly savings€48K
Estimate for a average-cost city. Actual savings vary by lifestyle.
Opportunity Score
100/100
Exceptional
Job demand growth+52%
Automation riskLow

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Is $153K a good salary for MLOps Engineer in Dublin?

Based on BLS data for 153,339 comparable professionals in this role

50
You're paid above average

You're earning above the median β€” in the top half of this role's salary range.

Bottom 10%: $99KΒ·Median: $153KΒ·Top 10%: $237K
Underpaid← MedianTop earner
Adjusted Β· 89% confidenceSource reliability: 36/40 (OECD)

Why This Salary?

How we arrived at $153K for MLOps Engineers in Dublin

-9%
Ireland market level
Ireland pays 9% below the global baseline β€” lower cost of living often offsets this.
+25%
Dublin metro premium
Major metro areas command higher salaries to offset cost of living.
+13%
High demand for MLOps Engineers
52% projected job growth creates upward wage pressure.

Source: OECD 2024. All figures reflect 2026 market conditions.

MLOps Engineer Salary by Experience Level in Dublin

How compensation grows from entry-level through staff / lead

Experience LevelYearsPercentileAnnual SalaryMonthlyHourly
Entry00 yrs$104,271$8,689$50
Junior22 yrs$128,805$10,734$62
Mid-LevelTypical44 yrs$145,161$12,097$70
Senior66 yrs$168,060$14,005$81
Staff1010 yrs$226,942$18,912$109
Principal1414 yrs$284,597$23,716$137
Distinguished1818 yrs$299,011$24,918$144

Based on BLS OEWS percentile distribution. Actual salary depends on employer, skills, and negotiation.

Skills That Earn More β€” MLOps Engineer

Estimated premium above the Dublin median based on market demand

MLflow+4% β‰ˆ +$6K/yr
Kubernetes+9% β‰ˆ +$14K/yr
Python+6% β‰ˆ +$9K/yr
Feature Stores+4% β‰ˆ +$6K/yr
Model Monitoring+4% β‰ˆ +$6K/yr

Estimates based on job-posting salary premiums for verified high-demand skills.

Top Skills Market Premium

Real premium data from LinkedIn, StackOverflow & Levels.fyi job postings

All-skills combined premium
+$41K/yr
Highest single skill
MLflow +4%
MLflow+4% Β· +$6K/yr
Kubernetes+9% Β· +$14K/yr
Python+6% Β· +$9K/yr
Feature Stores+4% Β· +$6K/yr
Model Monitoring+4% Β· +$6K/yr

Premiums compound β€” but employers rarely pay all premiums simultaneously.

MLOps Engineer Intelligence Report

Career metrics and full compensation breakdown β€” from BLS demand data

Career Opportunity Score

Composite: demand growth Γ— 1.4 + (100 βˆ’ AI risk) Γ— 0.4

A+100/100
High RiskModerateExceptional
Demand Growth+52%/yr
AI Displacement Risk22% β€” Low
Risk-Adj. Salary Growth+6.9%/yr
Exceptional: Explosive demand + low AI displacement β€” top career momentum of any field.
$175K
In 2 yrs
$214K
In 5 yrs
$298K
In 10 yrs

Total Compensation β€” MLOps Engineer

Beyond base salary: bonus, equity, and benefits

Total Comp Range
$238K–$264K
per year
Base (61%)Bonus (10%)Equity (15%)Benefits (13%)
Base Salary
Median market rate
$153,339
Annual Bonus
Typical: 8–25% of base
$25,301
Equity (annualised)
~25% of base β€” RSUs/options
$38,335
Benefits Value
~22% β€” healthcare, 401k, PTO
$33,735
Total Comp (mid)
$250,710

Sources: Levels.fyi TC data, LinkedIn Salary Insights, Robert Half 2025 Guide.

Typical Benefits for MLOps Engineers

Often adds 20–35% to your effective pay

Health Insurance
Medical, dental, vision
401(k) Match
Avg 3–6% employer match
PTO
15–25 days / year
Remote / Hybrid
Common in this role
Equity / RSUs
Especially at tech firms
Learning Budget
$1,000–$3,000 / year
Total compensation tip: Always negotiate base salary first. Equity, signing bonus, and remote flexibility have the highest negotiation leverage.

Compare MLOps Engineer Salaries by City

How Dublin, Ireland stacks up against other major markets

CityMedianP75vs US avg
Dublin, Ireland (current)$153,339$192,830+-9%
London, UK$171,182$215,269++2%
Toronto, Canada$161,987$203,706+-3%
Berlin, Germany$156,510$196,818+-7%
Sydney, Australia$184,162$231,592++10%
Amsterdam, Netherlands$188,329$236,832++12%
Singapore, Singapore$164,190$206,476+-2%

SalaryScope Career GPSβ„’

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average MLOps Engineer salary in Dublin, Ireland?

The median MLOps Engineer salary in Dublin, Ireland is $153K per year (2026), based on BLS OEWS employer payroll data from 1.1 million employers. The top 25% earn $193K+ per year.

What is a good MLOps Engineer salary in Dublin, Ireland?

The 75th percentile ($193K/yr) is the professional benchmark β€” what the top quarter already earns. It's a documented, negotiable target backed by BLS payroll data. Anything above the median ($153K) is above-average for this role in Dublin, Ireland.

How much does a MLOps Engineer earn per hour in Dublin, Ireland?

Based on the median annual salary of $153K, a MLOps Engineer in Dublin, Ireland earns approximately $74/hr (2,080-hour work year). The P75 rate is ~$93/hr.

Is Dublin, Ireland a good market for MLOps Engineers?

Dublin, Ireland pays 9% below the US national average for this role. Demand for MLOps Engineers is growing 52% annually, and AI automation risk is rated low for this occupation.

How do I negotiate a higher MLOps Engineer salary in Dublin, Ireland?

Cite the BLS P75 figure ($193K) β€” it is verifiable public data from government payroll records. Request the full compensation package: base + equity/bonus + benefits. Timing matters: negotiate at the offer stage, not after acceptance. Counter with a specific number, not a range.

How Is This Salary Calculated?

Every number is derived from a transparent, reproducible methodology β€” no estimates, no black boxes.

Where does the salary data come from?

All US figures come from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey β€” a mandatory biannual survey of 1.1 million US employers who report actual payroll data.

How is the Dublin, Ireland figure calculated?

For international cities, SalaryScope uses a 5-factor model: (1) the destination country's average wage from OECD/ILO; (2) the occupation's US Premium Ratio; (3) a Skill Elasticity factor; (4) Income Tier Compression; (5) a city-level metro premium. Currency conversion uses ECB rates refreshed every 4 hours.

What do P10, P25, P50, P75, and P90 mean?

These are salary percentiles from employer payroll records. P50 (median) means 50% of workers earn less. P75 means 75% earn less β€” this is the recommended negotiation anchor. P10 and P90 represent the bottom 10% and top 10% respectively.

How is take-home pay estimated?

Take-home pay is estimated using progressive tax brackets from official government sources (IRS for US, HMRC for UK, ATO for Australia, etc.). Social contributions (National Insurance, FICA, etc.) are added. These are estimates β€” actual take-home depends on deductions, filing status, and location.

How often is data updated?

US BLS salary data refreshes every 24 hours via the BLS public API. OECD international wages refresh monthly. ECB currency rates refresh every 4 hours.

Full formulas and source citations on the methodology page.

Salary trend data not available for this occupation.

Education Premium β€” MLOps Engineer

How degree level affects salary Β· ACS Census data

High School / GED
-28%
~$110K
Associate's Degree
-12%
~$135K
Bachelor's DegreeBASELINE
β€”
~$153K
Master's Degree
+24%
~$190K
Doctoral (PhD)
+32%
~$202K
Professional (MBA/JD/MD)
+42%
~$218K

Source: US Census Bureau ACS PUMS Β· BLS OES wage data.

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Dublin benchmarks
$153K
Market median
$193K
P75 target
$237K
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MLOps Engineer in Dublin β€” Distribution
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$99K
P25
$122K
P50
$153K
P75
$193K
P90
$237K
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