Profession · 2026
Pharmacist Salary in Ireland 2026
A pharmacist in Ireland earns roughly €45,063 to €88,460 a year in 2026, depending on grade and experience. After income tax, USC and PRSI, that is about €37,044 to €59,020 in take-home pay for a single person.
Pharmacist pay and take-home, 2026
| Scale point | Gross / year | Take-home / year | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry / point 1 | €45,063 | €37,044 | |
| Midpoint | €66,762 | €48,492 | |
| Top of range | €88,460 | €59,020 |
HSE hospital pharmacist (staff grade) starts at €45,063; HSE Senior Pharmacist runs €76,282–€88,460.
Note: Community (retail) pharmacy is private-sector and not on the HSE scale; community pharmacists typically earn about €60,000–€85,000 by market estimate.
Work out take-home for any point on the scale
Prefilled to the midpoint
Your take-home
€48,492
€4,041.04 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 hospital pharmacist (staff grade) starts at €45,063; HSE Senior Pharmacist runs €76,282–€88,460. 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.