Irish Salary Increases Average 3.5%
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Employee Experience Lags: Less than half of companies in Ireland (less than 50%) are actively working to improve employee experience.
Limited Benefits Improvements: Only 44% of companies are offering workplace versatility, and the same percentage are focusing on improvements in health/wellness, DEI, and training.
Remote Work Shift: Some employers, including Irish banks, are moving away from remote work arrangements.
equality Concerns: Policies from the Trump management are cited as potentially hindering progress on workplace equality.
Stable Salary Increases: salary increase budgets for 2026 are projected to remain at 3.5%, consistent with actual increases in 2025 and ahead of inflation.
Intentional Pay Allocation: Companies are being more strategic and careful about how they distribute salary increases.
* Consistent Financial planning: In 2025, 44% of employers maintained their salary budgets from the previous year, showing a consistent financial approach.