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IT Developer Salary Comparison

Side-by-side evaluation of salaries, local taxes, monthly expenses, and real purchasing power

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💡 Smart Analysis

Comparing Brussels and Dublin: Average gross pay is 9% higher in Dublin. Cost of living is 30% cheaper in Brussels. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Brussels is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 6.8/10 compared to 6.5/10.

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Brussels
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Dublin

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
€67,000/yr
€73,000/yr
HIGHER
Junior Developer Pay
€36,000
€41,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
€59,000
€67,000
Senior Developer Pay
€88,000
€99,000
Lead / Architect Pay
€109,000
€124,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
€1,300
€2,000
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
€850
€1,300
Groceries (Monthly)
€330
€420
Public Transport Pass
€85
€140
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
€175
€210
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
€2,048/mo
CHEAPER
€2,943/mo

🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
25%
20%
Social Security Deduction
13%
4%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
€2,704/mo
€4,216/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
6.8
MORE AFFORDABLE
6.5
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
€656/mo
€1,273/mo
Months to Save €10,000
~16 months
~13 months
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