An accountant in Ireland earns roughly €60,000 to €95,000 a year in 2026, depending on grade and experience. After income tax, USC and PRSI, that is about €44,925 to €62,144 in take-home pay for a single person.
2026 Class A estimate assuming uniform weekly pay: 4.2% through September and 4.35% from October, blended over the year. Actual PRSI is calculated per pay period and can differ with bonuses, unpaid weeks or a 53-week payroll year. Figures are not stored; calculator events use only a broad salary band.
About these figures
Qualified accountant (e.g. ACA), Ireland: newly-qualified €60k–€65k (Dublin), Senior Financial Accountant €70k–€80k, Finance Manager €70k–€95k. 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.
Accountant pay — common questions
How much does an accountant earn in Ireland in 2026?
Accountant pay runs from about €60,000 to €95,000 a year, per Morgan McKinley 2026 Ireland Salary Guide. Qualified accountant (e.g. ACA), Ireland: newly-qualified €60k–€65k (Dublin), Senior Financial Accountant €70k–€80k, Finance Manager €70k–€95k.
What is the take-home pay for an accountant?
On the entry figure of €60,000, a single person takes home about €44,925 a year (€3,743.72 a month). At the top of the range, €95,000, take-home is about €62,144 a year (€5,178.65 a month).
Where do these figures come from?
Morgan McKinley 2026 Ireland Salary Guide, effective 2026. Public-sector figures are the official published scales; private-sector ranges are from a recruiter salary guide.