HGV Driver salary in Ireland — 2026 guide

Driver shortages have pushed HGV pay up across Ireland, with sign-on bonuses and meal allowances now common. C+E (artic) licence holders and ADR-certified drivers earn at the top of the range.

Entry level

€32,000 – €38,000

per year

Mid level

€38,000 – €48,000

per year

Senior

€48,000 – €58,000

per year

What moves hgv driver pay

C+E licence holders out-earn rigid (C) drivers
Nights-out, ADR and crane certifications add premiums
Own-account fleets often pay above general haulage

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HGV Driver (C Licence)

Suir Logistics · Waterford, Co. Waterford

Multi-drop C-licence driver based in Waterford depot. Daily meal allowance and sign-on bonus.

Full-time€42,000 – €48,000

Figures are indicative editorial estimates based on advertised ranges and public pay scales, intended as a guide only. Actual pay varies by employer, location and experience.