Psychologist (Staff Grade) in Nenagh
Enable Ireland·Tipperary
€60,342–€105,535/ year
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Clinical Psychologist Salary in Ireland
Pay scale €63,222–€108,234 a year · registration: CORU / PSI
A doctoral-level psychologist assessing and treating mental health and behavioural conditions across the lifespan.
The Clinical Psychologist salary follows the national HSE pay scale — a fixed incremental scale from €63,222 (starting point) to €108,234 (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 Psychologist pay scale — point by point
Effective 1 June 2026. Take-home is an estimate for a single PAYE employee at 2026 rates.
| Point | Annual salary | Take-home / year | / month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | €63,222 | €46,648 | €3,887 |
| 2 | €67,244 | €48,772 | €4,064 |
| 3 | €70,102 | €50,278 | €4,190 |
| 4 | €73,088 | €51,705 | €4,309 |
| 5 | €76,057 | €53,125 | €4,427 |
| 6 | €78,998 | €54,530 | €4,544 |
| 7 | €82,704 | €56,302 | €4,692 |
| 8 | €87,056 | €58,382 | €4,865 |
| 9 | €92,207 | €60,844 | €5,070 |
| 10 | €97,424 | €63,338 | €5,278 |
| 11 | €101,673 | €65,369 | €5,447 |
| 12 | €104,951 | €66,936 | €5,578 |
| 13 | €108,234 | €68,505 | €5,709 |
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
€4,812 /month
€57,747/year · €2,221/fortnight · €1,111/week
- Gross
- €7,144
- − Income tax (PAYE)
- −€1,791
- − USC
- −€241
- − PRSI
- −€300
- Net /month
- €4,812
- Effective deduction rate
- 32.6%
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 Psychologist earn in Ireland?
- The HSE Clinical Psychologist pay scale runs from €63,222 to €108,234 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 Psychologist?
- At the scale midpoint (€85,728), a single employee takes home about €57,747 a year (€4,812 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 Psychologist need?
- The role requires registration with CORU / PSI (or eligibility to register). Specific qualification requirements are set in each campaign — always check the listing.