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Clerical Officer (Grade III) Salary in Ireland

Pay scale €31,934–€49,416 a year

Verified against the HSE Consolidated Salary Scales (Department of Health Circular 2/2026), effective 1 June 2026.

Quick answer: A Clerical Officer (Grade III) in the HSE earns between €31,934 and €49,416 per year on the 2026 pay scale, effective 1 June 2026.

The entry administrative grade — reception, records, scheduling and clerical support across every HSE service.

The Clerical Officer (Grade III) salary follows the national HSE pay scale — a fixed incremental scale from €31,934 (starting point) to €49,416 (top of scale). You move up one increment for each year of satisfactory service, plus any long-service increments and qualification or location allowances that apply to the post.

Clerical Officer (Grade III) pay scale — point by point

Effective 1 June 2026. Take-home is an estimate for a single PAYE employee at 2026 rates.

PointAnnual salaryTake-home / year/ month
1€31,934€27,703€2,309
2€33,702€28,990€2,416
3€34,137€29,306€2,442
4€35,020€29,949€2,496
5€36,311€30,888€2,574
6€37,602€31,827€2,652
7€38,895€32,768€2,731
8€39,835€33,452€2,788
9€40,897€34,225€2,852
10€42,130€35,122€2,927
11€43,004€35,758€2,980
12€44,225€36,601€3,050
13€45,458€37,252€3,104
14€47,771€38,472€3,206
15€49,416€39,340€3,278

You start near the bottom and move up one point a year. Top-of-scale points may include long-service increments (LSIs), reached after service at the maximum. See your year-by-year progression →

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Prefilled at this grade’s scale midpoint — adjust to any point.

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Estimated take-home

€2,839 /month

€34,063/year · €1,310/fortnight · €655/week

Gross
€3,390
− Income tax (PAYE)
−€345
− USC
−€63
− PRSI
−€144
Net /month
€2,839
Effective deduction rate
16.3%

Estimate for a PAYE employee at 2026 rates — income tax, USC and PRSI, with the status, pension, age and medical-card options you set. Simplified (other credits, reliefs and marginal age relief not modelled). Fortnightly = annual ÷ 26. Not tax advice; check revenue.ie for your exact figures.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Clerical Officer (Grade III) earn in Ireland?
The HSE Clerical Officer (Grade III) pay scale runs from €31,934 to €49,416 a year. You start near the bottom and move up the scale with each year of service.
What is the take-home pay for a Clerical Officer (Grade III)?
At the scale midpoint (€40,675), a single employee takes home about €34,063 a year (€2,839 a month) after income tax, USC and PRSI. Use the calculator above for the exact figure at any point on the scale.
What qualifications does a Clerical Officer (Grade III) need?
Requirements are set per campaign — check each listing. Relevant experience and, for many posts, a QQI qualification are typical.