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Clinical Nurse Manager 1 (CNM1) Salary in Ireland

Pay scale €57,780–€68,046 a year · registration: NMBI

The first nursing management grade — a shift/team leader with clinical and supervisory responsibility for a defined area.

The Clinical Nurse Manager 1 (CNM1) salary follows the national HSE pay scale — a fixed incremental scale from €57,780 (starting point) to €68,046 (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.

Estimate your take-home pay

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

€

Estimated take-home

€3,878 /month

€46,535 a year · €895 a week

Gross
€62,913
− Income tax (PAYE)
−€12,365
− USC
−€1,433
− PRSI
−€2,579
Net
€46,535
Effective deduction rate
26.0%

Estimate for a single PAYE employee at 2025 rates — income tax, USC and PRSI only (marriage, rent/medical and other credits not included). Not tax advice; check revenue.ie for your exact figures.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Clinical Nurse Manager 1 (CNM1) earn in Ireland?
The HSE Clinical Nurse Manager 1 (CNM1) pay scale runs from €57,780 to €68,046 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 Clinical Nurse Manager 1 (CNM1)?
At the scale midpoint (€62,913), a single employee takes home about €46,535 a year (€3,878 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 Clinical Nurse Manager 1 (CNM1) need?
The role requires registration with NMBI (or eligibility to register). Specific qualification requirements are set in each campaign — always check the listing.