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Day rate guide
What should a delivery manager and scrum master contractor charge in Ireland in 2026? Below are the benchmarks to set your day rate and find contract roles at the right rate.
Does a day rate include VAT?
No. Contract day rates in Ireland are quoted excluding VAT. A limited company or sole trader registered for VAT adds VAT to its invoices, usually at the standard rate of 23%, and pays it over to Revenue. On an umbrella contract VAT is handled by the umbrella company.
Limited company or umbrella: which pays more for a delivery manager and scrum master contractor?
Agencies often quote the same day rate for both. Through an umbrella, employer PRSI and the umbrella fee come out of the rate before your salary is paid through PAYE. Through your own limited company you keep more of the rate but run a company, with an accountant, insurance and a corporation tax return, so compare offers on what you keep, not only on the headline rate.
How can a delivery manager and scrum master contractor increase their day rate?
By moving up in seniority, specialising in skills that are in demand such as cloud, data, CQV and computer system validation, building experience in regulated environments (GMP, Central Bank of Ireland), targeting sectors that pay more such as pharma, banking and funds, and negotiating the length and extension terms of the contract.
Where can I find delivery manager and scrum master contract roles?
Freelance Radar continuously finds new delivery manager and scrum master contract roles on LinkedIn and puts you in direct contact with the hiring manager or recruiter who posted them.
