Public-sector pay scale · 2026
Garda Salary & Pay Scale 2026
A garda in Ireland earns roughly €38,694 to €64,303 a year in 2026, depending on grade and experience. After income tax, USC and PRSI, that is about €32,622 to €47,195 in take-home pay for a single person.
Garda pay and take-home, 2026
| Scale point | Gross / year | Take-home / year | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry / point 1 | €38,694 | €32,622 | |
| Midpoint | €51,499 | €40,439 | |
| Top of range | €64,303 | €47,195 |
Garda rank (2015 entrant scale): point 1 after attestation €38,694 to scale maximum €64,303, before allowances. Trainees receive €354/week during the 36-week training period.
Note: The latest officially published Garda PDF is dated 1 August 2025; a 1 February 2026 uplift (1% / €500) applies on top, so current figures are marginally higher (about €39,194 entry).
Work out take-home for any point on the scale
Prefilled to the midpoint
Your take-home
€40,439
€3,369.94 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
Garda rank (2015 entrant scale): point 1 after attestation €38,694 to scale maximum €64,303, before allowances. Trainees receive €354/week during the 36-week training period. 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.