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Clinical Nurse Manager 3 (CNM3) Salary in Ireland

Pay scale €72,146–€81,478 a year · registration: NMBI

A senior nursing manager responsible for several units or a directorate, bridging ward management and the Director of Nursing.

The Clinical Nurse Manager 3 (CNM3) salary follows the national HSE pay scale — a fixed incremental scale from €72,146 (starting point) to €81,478 (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 3 (CNM3) 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€72,146€51,255€4,271
2€73,573€51,937€4,328
3€77,183€53,663€4,472
4€78,603€54,342€4,528
5€80,031€55,024€4,585
6€81,478€55,716€4,643

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.

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Paid

Estimated take-home

€4,457 /month

€53,486/year · €2,057/fortnight · €1,029/week

Gross
€6,401
− Income tax (PAYE)
−€1,494
− USC
−€181
− PRSI
−€269
Net /month
€4,457
Effective deduction rate
30.4%

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 3 (CNM3) earn in Ireland?
The HSE Clinical Nurse Manager 3 (CNM3) pay scale runs from €72,146 to €81,478 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 3 (CNM3)?
At the scale midpoint (€76,812), a single employee takes home about €53,486 a year (€4,457 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 3 (CNM3) need?
The role requires registration with NMBI (or eligibility to register). Specific qualification requirements are set in each campaign — always check the listing.