Public-sector pay scale · 2026
HSE Salary Scales 2026
A hse in Ireland earns roughly €31,618 to €60,613 a year in 2026, depending on grade and experience. After income tax, USC and PRSI, that is about €27,473 to €45,248 in take-home pay for a single person.
HSE pay and take-home, 2026
| Scale point | Gross / year | Take-home / year | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry / point 1 | €31,618 | €27,473 | |
| Midpoint | €46,116 | €37,599 | |
| Top of range | €60,613 | €45,248 |
Representative clerical/admin span: Clerical Officer (Grade III) point 1 €31,618 up to Grade VII (Clerical) point 1 €60,613. Grade IV runs €36,109–€55,463; Grade VII tops at €78,795 with long-service increments.
Work out take-home for any point on the scale
Prefilled to the midpoint
Your take-home
€37,599
€3,133.26 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
Representative clerical/admin span: Clerical Officer (Grade III) point 1 €31,618 up to Grade VII (Clerical) point 1 €60,613. Grade IV runs €36,109–€55,463; Grade VII tops at €78,795 with long-service increments. 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.