Compensation & Benefits Salary Guide 2025

The HR Search Compensation & Benefits Salary Survey Guide for Ireland in 2025 leverages insights from Irish HR professionals to clarify market dynamics, professional motivations, and expectations across the HR landscape. This comprehensive survey aims to inform strategic decisions on talent retention and recruitment, including key questions like: what should an Compensation & Benefits professional be earning in 2025? Our sincere gratitude to all contributing clients, candidates, and partners.

In 2024, the reward profession played a pivotal role in shaping employee satisfaction and retention strategies. With inflationary pressures, the rising cost of living and increased competition for talent, organisations are recognising the need to offer more competitive and innovative compensation packages to attract and retain top talent. Reward professionals are tasked with designing packages that balance financial rewards with non-monetary benefits, such as flexible working, wellness programs and enhanced leave policies.

A growing trend in 2024 is the customisation of benefits to meet the diverse needs of a multi-generational workforce. Looking ahead to 2025, demand for experienced reward professionals is expected to rise, especially in industries like tech, finance and pharmaceuticals, where talent competition is fierce. The use of analytics and technology to optimise compensation strategies, ensuring pay equity and transparency, will continue to be a major focus.

Additionally, the shift towards Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) will influence the rewards landscape. Companies will increasingly integrate sustainability and CSR into their reward strategies, offering incentives linked to ESG performance and employee well-being.

In 2025, reward professionals who can combine strategic thinking with a deep understanding of employee needs will play a critical role in shapingthe future of work and maintaining competitive edge in the Irish market.