Profession · 2026
SNA Salary & Pay Scale Ireland 2026
A sna in Ireland earns roughly €31,350 to €49,664 a year in 2026, depending on grade and experience. After income tax, USC and PRSI, that is about €27,278 to €39,471 in take-home pay for a single person.
SNA pay and take-home, 2026
| Scale point | Gross / year | Take-home / year | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry / point 1 | €31,350 | €27,278 | |
| Midpoint | €40,507 | €33,941 | |
| Top of range | €49,664 | €39,471 |
Special Needs Assistant scale (post-2011 entrants): new-entrant point 1 €31,350 to €49,664 including long-service increment.
Work out take-home for any point on the scale
Prefilled to the midpoint
Your take-home
€33,941
€2,828.42 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
Special Needs Assistant scale (post-2011 entrants): new-entrant point 1 €31,350 to €49,664 including long-service increment. 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.