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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.

Clinical Nurse Manager 1 (CNM1) 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€57,780€43,775€3,648
2€58,828€44,328€3,694
3€60,306€45,109€3,759
4€61,810€45,903€3,825
5€63,305€46,692€3,891
6€64,809€47,486€3,957
7€66,484€48,371€4,031
8€68,046€49,195€4,100

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 →

Estimate your take-home pay

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

€
Paid

Estimated take-home

€3,874 /month

€46,485/year · €1,788/fortnight · €894/week

Gross
€5,243
− Income tax (PAYE)
−€1,030
− USC
−€118
− PRSI
−€220
Net /month
€3,874
Effective deduction rate
26.1%

Estimate for a single PAYE employee at 2026 rates — income tax, USC and PRSI only (marriage, rent/medical and other credits not included). Fortnightly = annual ÷ 26. 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 €46,485 a year (€3,874 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.