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Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (CNM2) Salary in Ireland

Pay scale €62,699–€79,227 a year · registration: NMBI

Manages a ward or department — the day-to-day running, staffing and standards of a clinical unit.

The Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (CNM2) salary follows the national HSE pay scale — a fixed incremental scale from €62,699 (starting point) to €79,227 (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

€4,229 /month

€50,747 a year · €976 a week

Gross
€70,963
Income tax (PAYE)
€15,585
USC
€1,721
PRSI
€2,909
Net
€50,747
Effective deduction rate
28.5%

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 2 (CNM2) earn in Ireland?
The HSE Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (CNM2) pay scale runs from €62,699 to €79,227 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 2 (CNM2)?
At the scale midpoint (€70,963), a single employee takes home about €50,747 a year (€4,229 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 2 (CNM2) need?
The role requires registration with NMBI (or eligibility to register). Specific qualification requirements are set in each campaign — always check the listing.