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Profession · 2026

Doctor Salary in Ireland 2026 (NCHD to Consultant)

A doctor in Ireland earns roughly €46,660 to €280,513 a year in 2026, depending on grade and experience. After income tax, USC and PRSI, that is about €37,886 to €150,749 in take-home pay for a single person.

From €46,660
To €280,513
Take-home (entry) €37,886
Take-home (top) €150,749

Doctor pay and take-home, 2026

Scale point Gross / year Take-home / year
Entry / point 1 €46,660 €37,886
Midpoint €163,587 €94,903
Top of range €280,513 €150,749

NCHD Intern starts at €46,660; SHO €54,745–€74,874; Registrar €69,580–€81,937; Specialist Registrar to about €97,120. Consultant (Contract 2023) runs €233,527–€280,513.

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€94,903

€7,908.55 a month · a year

Gross income€163,587
Income tax20% / 40% less credits− €52,635
USC− €9,118
PRSI− €6,932
Net take-home€94,903
Effective rate42.0%
Marginal rate52.2%

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

NCHD Intern starts at €46,660; SHO €54,745–€74,874; Registrar €69,580–€81,937; Specialist Registrar to about €97,120. Consultant (Contract 2023) runs €233,527–€280,513. 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.

Doctor pay — common questions

How much does a doctor earn in Ireland in 2026?
Doctor pay runs from about €46,660 to €280,513 a year, per HSE Pay Scales (Feb 2026); Consultant Contract 2023 scale. NCHD Intern starts at €46,660; SHO €54,745–€74,874; Registrar €69,580–€81,937; Specialist Registrar to about €97,120. Consultant (Contract 2023) runs €233,527–€280,513.
What is the take-home pay for a doctor?
On the entry figure of €46,660, a single person takes home about €37,886 a year (€3,157.18 a month). At the top of the range, €280,513, take-home is about €150,749 a year (€12,562.45 a month).
Where do these figures come from?
HSE Pay Scales (Feb 2026); Consultant Contract 2023 scale, effective 1 February 2026 (NCHD); 1 August 2025 (Consultant). Public-sector figures are the official published scales; private-sector ranges are from a recruiter salary guide.