Construction

Typical pay for surveyors rises to €77k as Ireland grapples with shortage

The Society of Chartered Surveyors said salaries are significantly higher in Dublin

It is feared that a shortage of surveyors could be another barrier to building new homes. Picture: Rollingnews.ie

The typical salary for a surveyor has risen above €77,000 a year, a new study has found.

The latest employment report from the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) found 2,910 new surveyor positions will be created across the profession between 2023 and 2026 if the economy grows by 4 per cent a year.

However, based on current levels the number of Irish graduates entering the workforce during that four-year period will be just 1,829, ...