Profession · 2026
Nurse Salary in Ireland 2026 (Take-Home Pay by Experience)
A nurse in Ireland earns roughly €37,788 to €56,032 a year in 2026, depending on grade and experience. After income tax, USC and PRSI, that is about €31,963 to €42,831 in take-home pay for a single person.
Nurse pay and take-home, 2026
| Scale point | Gross / year | Take-home / year | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry / point 1 | €37,788 | €31,963 | |
| Midpoint | €46,910 | €38,018 | |
| Top of range | €56,032 | €42,831 |
HSE Staff Nurse incremental scale: newly-qualified start €37,788 (point 1) to €56,032 (top, before long-service increment). Mental Health Staff Nurse runs €38,523–€56,384.
Work out take-home for any point on the scale
Prefilled to the midpoint
Your take-home
€38,018
€3,168.17 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
HSE Staff Nurse incremental scale: newly-qualified start €37,788 (point 1) to €56,032 (top, before long-service increment). Mental Health Staff Nurse runs €38,523–€56,384. 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.