A solicitor in Ireland earns roughly €65,000 to €150,000 a year in 2026, depending on grade and experience. After income tax, USC and PRSI, that is about €47,563 to €88,413 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
Solicitor, Ireland: newly qualified (0–3 PQE) €65k–€90k, 3–5 PQE €90k–€110k, 5+ PQE (senior) €110k–€150k. 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.
Solicitor pay — common questions
How much does a solicitor earn in Ireland in 2026?
Solicitor pay runs from about €65,000 to €150,000 a year, per Morgan McKinley 2026 Ireland Salary Guide. Solicitor, Ireland: newly qualified (0–3 PQE) €65k–€90k, 3–5 PQE €90k–€110k, 5+ PQE (senior) €110k–€150k.
What is the take-home pay for a solicitor?
On the entry figure of €65,000, a single person takes home about €47,563 a year (€3,963.57 a month). At the top of the range, €150,000, take-home is about €88,413 a year (€7,367.76 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.