Teacher Salary in Ireland 2026 (Pay Scale & Take-Home)
A teacher in Ireland earns roughly €45,833 to €86,265 a year in 2026, depending on grade and experience. After income tax, USC and PRSI, that is about €37,450 to €57,972 in take-home pay for a single person.
From€45,833
To€86,265
Take-home (entry)€37,450
Take-home (top)€57,972
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Teacher pay and take-home, 2026
Scale point
Gross / year
Take-home / year
Per month
Entry / point 1
€45,833
€37,450
€3,120.82
Midpoint
€66,049
€48,116
€4,009.69
Top of range
€86,265
€57,972
€4,830.97
Common basic scale for teachers who started in 2011 or later, effective 1 June 2026: primary €45,833–€84,412, post-primary €47,417–€86,265. Teachers who started before 2011 are on a different scale; every point for every scale is on the teacher pay-scale page.
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
Common basic scale for teachers who started in 2011 or later, effective 1 June 2026: primary €45,833–€84,412, post-primary €47,417–€86,265. Teachers who started before 2011 are on a different scale; every point for every scale is 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.
Teacher pay — common questions
How much does a teacher earn in Ireland in 2026?
Teacher pay runs from about €45,833 to €86,265 a year, per Dept of Education Circular 0055/2026 & TUI Common Basic Scale. Common basic scale for teachers who started in 2011 or later, effective 1 June 2026: primary €45,833–€84,412, post-primary €47,417–€86,265. Teachers who started before 2011 are on a different scale; every point for every scale is on the teacher pay-scale page.
What is the take-home pay for a teacher?
On the entry figure of €45,833, a single person takes home about €37,450 a year (€3,120.82 a month). At the top of the range, €86,265, take-home is about €57,972 a year (€4,830.98 a month).
Where do these figures come from?
Dept of Education Circular 0055/2026 & TUI Common Basic Scale, effective 1 June 2026. Public-sector figures are the official published scales; private-sector ranges are from a recruiter salary guide.