Public-sector pay scale · 2026
Civil Service Pay Scales Ireland 2026
A civil service in Ireland earns roughly €38,419 to €62,601 a year in 2026, depending on grade and experience. After income tax, USC and PRSI, that is about €32,422 to €46,297 in take-home pay for a single person.
Civil Service pay and take-home, 2026
| Scale point | Gross / year | Take-home / year | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry / point 1 | €38,419 | €32,422 | |
| Midpoint | €50,510 | €39,918 | |
| Top of range | €62,601 | €46,297 |
Executive Officer (EO) Standard Scale, PPC (Class A PRSI, most new entrants): point 1 €38,419 to €62,601 including two long-service increments. EO Higher Scale tops at €64,978.
Work out take-home for any point on the scale
Prefilled to the midpoint
Your take-home
€39,918
€3,326.46 a month · a year
Class A PRSI, 2026 bands. PRSI uses the full-year blended rate (4.2% to Sept, 4.35% from October). Estimate only — check against Revenue for your exact circumstances.
About these figures
Executive Officer (EO) Standard Scale, PPC (Class A PRSI, most new entrants): point 1 €38,419 to €62,601 including two long-service increments. EO Higher Scale tops at €64,978. Take-home is worked out for a single PAYE worker; a pension contribution or different tax credits will change the net figure. Use the calculator above to model your own situation.
Public-sector scales rise by yearly increments, so where you sit depends on your service. Allowances and long-service increments can lift pay above the published maximum.