HOW TO HIRE · MARKETING, DESIGN & TECH · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire an android developer in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
An android developer in Ireland costs €45–€130 per hour, typically around €80. Here is how to check that in a minute, what to ask before you book, and what you must be handed when the job is done.
- Search and compare — no account needed
- Nearest to you first
- One score from Google, Trustpilot and Locufy reviews
THE 60-SECOND VERSION
Hiring an android developer in five steps
- Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers android developer work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — maintenance and Updates — ongoing maintenance is crucial for the longevity of an app.
- How does developer's experience change the price?A provider who guarantees the work prices that guarantee in. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does complexity of the project change the price?A one-off design has no shortcuts to borrow from. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does specific features required change the price?Better grades are harder to source and dearer to buy. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- What is not included?Integration Services — android developers integrate third-party services and APIs to enhance app functionality — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a android developer job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Check before you book
No register applies
NO REGISTER APPLIES. Anyone may trade as a designer, developer or marketer, and no qualification is required. Everything that protects you is in the contract, and the clause people forget is OWNERSHIP: without an assignment in writing the creator is the first owner of copyright in what they make, so you may be paying for a licence to use your own logo or website rather than for the thing itself.
Look for the trader badge and the ID-checked badge on the Locufy profile — both are checked by us, not claimed by the provider.
What to check instead
Who owns the work on delivery, in writing — assignment, not just 'full rights'; What happens to the source files, the domain and the hosting account, named; The deliverables listed with a number — how many concepts, how many revisions; The milestones and what each payment is for; For ads, whether the spend is separate from the fee, and who holds the ad account; Two references from clients whose work you can actually see.
Ask for each of these before you agree a price, and get the answers in the same message as the quote.
Insurance
Expect professional indemnity — for tech work, ask specifically about cyber cover. From a company, ask for the insurer, the limit and the VAT number, and ask who actually attends: the team that turns up may be employed, subcontracted or both, and only one of those is supervised by the firm you are paying.
Ask to see the current certificate of insurance — the insurer's name, the limit and the date it runs to.
Trader or private seller
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 a trader must tell you they are a trader, and your consumer rights — work carried out with reasonable skill and care, and a cooling-off period on a contract agreed in your home or online — apply to traders and not to private sellers. On Locufy the trader status is shown on the profile.
Look for the trader badge on the Locufy profile, and ask anyone else for it in writing before you agree a price.
VAT
VAT at 23%, the standard rate Revenue publishes for this service. Ask whether the price you were given includes it. A trader under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge it; one over it must, and must show it separately.
Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →
A good answer: No register covers android developer work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — maintenance and Updates — ongoing maintenance is crucial for the longevity of an app.
A good answer: A provider who guarantees the work prices that guarantee in. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: A one-off design has no shortcuts to borrow from. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Better grades are harder to source and dearer to buy. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Integration Services — android developers integrate third-party services and APIs to enhance app functionality — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a android developer job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
A good answer: Expect professional indemnity — for tech work, ask specifically about cyber cover — UI/UX Design — in addition to coding, Android developers often focus on UI/UX design to enhance user engagement.
A good answer: A written scope and a price before the android developer starts, and an itemised invoice after — performance Optimisation — improving the app's speed and responsiveness by refining code and optimising resources.
Getting the quote right
- Developer's experience — a provider who guarantees the work prices that guarantee in.
- Complexity of the project — a one-off design has no shortcuts to borrow from.
- Specific features required — better grades are harder to source and dearer to buy.
- Need for custom designs — intricate work needs a steadier hand and more time.
- In writing before anyone starts — a message on Locufy counts
- What is NOT included, named
- Who actually attends, and whether they are employed or subcontracted
- The VAT number, and whether it checks out on the Revenue register
Walk away if
- They will not talk about it: developer's experience — a provider who guarantees the work prices that guarantee in
- They will not talk about it: complexity of the project — a one-off design has no shortcuts to borrow from
- They will not talk about it: specific features required — better grades are harder to source and dearer to buy
- A price for the android developer before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
- Cash only, or a large deposit before anything at all has started
- No written quote, or one that moves once the android developer has begun
What an android developer costs: €45–€130 per hour
Most android developers quote the job rather than the hour; the hourly rate is what the small jobs are priced from. App development and App maintenance each carry their own band. Android Developer price guide →
Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.
KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? NOW FIND ONE
Android developers near you, with the badges that matter shown
ID checked, trader status and one score from every review — on the card, before you message anyone. Nearest first. No account needed to look.
Or post the job free and let them come to you, or book by the hour.
- Look firstDeveloper's experience — a provider who guarantees the work prices that guarantee in — that is what the android developer is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneComplexity of the project — a one-off design has no shortcuts to borrow from — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfSpecific features required — better grades are harder to source and dearer to buy — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherNeed for custom designs — intricate work needs a steadier hand and more time — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the android developer is still there.
- What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, integration with existing systems — a job left too long costs more than one done on time.
- UI/UX Design
- In addition to coding, Android developers often focus on UI/UX design to enhance user engagement.
- Integration Services
- Android developers integrate third-party services and APIs to enhance app functionality.
- Maintenance and Updates
- Ongoing maintenance is crucial for the longevity of an app.
- App Development
- This involves creating a new application from scratch based on client specifications, utilising various programming languages and frameworks.
- API Integration
- Incorporating external services and data sources into the app to enhance its functionality and user experience.
- Performance Optimisation
- Improving the app's speed and responsiveness by refining code and optimising resources.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring an android developer: questions people ask
The cost can vary based on the developer's experience, the complexity of the project, and the specific features required. More experienced developers or those working on complex apps will generally charge higher rates.
The duration depends on the app's complexity and features. A simple app may take a few weeks, while a more complex application can take several months to develop and test.
For basic applications, a general developer may be sufficient. However, for more complex projects requiring advanced features or integrations, hiring a qualified Android specialist is recommended.
Yes, many developers offer package deals or discounts for multiple related projects, such as app development and ongoing maintenance. Discuss your needs with the developer to explore options.
Out of scope services often include extensive backend infrastructure, marketing, or app store submission services, which may require separate specialists. Clarifying the project scope with your developer is essential.
NO REGISTER APPLIES. Anyone may trade as a designer, developer or marketer, and no qualification is required. Everything that protects you is in the contract, and the clause people forget is OWNERSHIP: without an assignment in writing the creator is the first owner of copyright in what they make, so you may be paying for a licence to use your own logo or website rather than for the thing itself.
MORE GUIDES
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Sources — checked October 2026
- Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000
- CCPC — your rights when you buy a service
- Consumer Rights Act 2022
- Courts Service — small claims
- Revenue — COMPUTER PROGRAMMER — Standard rate
- Revenue — current VAT rates (effective 1 January 2026)
- Revenue — VAT thresholds: €42,500 for a person supplying services only