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Clinical Psychologist Salary in Ireland
Pay scale €63,222–€108,234 a year · registration: CORU / PSI
Verified against the HSE Consolidated Salary Scales (Department of Health Circular 2/2026), effective 1 June 2026.
Quick answer: A Clinical Psychologist in the HSE earns between €63,222 and €108,234 per year on the 2026 pay scale, effective 1 June 2026.
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 | €46,625 | €3,885 |
| 2 | €67,244 | €48,747 | €4,062 |
| 3 | €70,102 | €50,252 | €4,188 |
| 4 | €73,088 | €51,678 | €4,307 |
| 5 | €76,057 | €53,096 | €4,425 |
| 6 | €78,998 | €54,501 | €4,542 |
| 7 | €82,704 | €56,271 | €4,689 |
| 8 | €87,056 | €58,350 | €4,862 |
| 9 | €92,207 | €60,810 | €5,067 |
| 10 | €97,424 | €63,302 | €5,275 |
| 11 | €101,673 | €65,331 | €5,444 |
| 12 | €104,951 | €66,897 | €5,575 |
| 13 | €108,234 | €68,465 | €5,705 |
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 →
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Estimated take-home
€4,810 /month
€57,715/year · €2,220/fortnight · €1,110/week
- Gross
- €7,144
- − Income tax (PAYE)
- −€1,791
- − USC
- −€241
- − PRSI
- −€303
- Net /month
- €4,810
- Effective deduction rate
- 32.7%
Estimate for a PAYE employee at 2026 rates — income tax, USC and PRSI, with the status, pension, age and medical-card options you set. Simplified (other credits, reliefs and marginal age relief not modelled). 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 €57,715 a year (€4,810 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.