Profession · 2026
Teacher Salary in Ireland 2026 (Pay Scale & Take-Home)
A teacher in Ireland earns roughly €45,379 to €85,411 a year in 2026, depending on grade and experience. After income tax, USC and PRSI, that is about €37,210 to €57,564 in take-home pay for a single person.
Teacher pay and take-home, 2026
| Scale point | Gross / year | Take-home / year | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry / point 1 | €45,379 | €37,210 | |
| Midpoint | €65,395 | €47,771 | |
| Top of range | €85,411 | €57,564 |
New-entrant common basic scale (honours degree/PME built in): primary €45,379–€83,576, post-primary €46,948–€85,411. See the full breakdown on the teacher pay-scale page.
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Your take-home
€47,771
€3,980.93 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
New-entrant common basic scale (honours degree/PME built in): primary €45,379–€83,576, post-primary €46,948–€85,411. See the full breakdown on the teacher pay-scale page. 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.