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Enhanced Nurse / Midwife Salary in Ireland
Pay scale €45,259–€58,424 a year · registration: NMBI
Verified against the HSE Consolidated Salary Scales (Department of Health Circular 2/2026), effective 1 June 2026.
Quick answer: A Enhanced Nurse / Midwife in the HSE earns between €45,259 and €58,424 per year on the 2026 pay scale, effective 1 June 2026.
An experienced staff nurse or midwife who has moved onto the Enhanced Nurse/Midwife contract — a higher scale recognising expanded clinical practice, introduced under the 2021 nursing agreement.
The Enhanced Nurse / Midwife salary follows the national HSE pay scale — a fixed incremental scale from €45,259 (starting point) to €58,424 (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.
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Estimated take-home
€3,385 /month
€40,620/year · €1,562/fortnight · €781/week
- Gross
- €4,320
- − Income tax (PAYE)
- −€661
- − USC
- −€91
- − PRSI
- −€183
- Net /month
- €3,385
- Effective deduction rate
- 21.6%
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 Enhanced Nurse / Midwife earn in Ireland?
- The HSE Enhanced Nurse / Midwife pay scale runs from €45,259 to €58,424 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 Enhanced Nurse / Midwife?
- At the scale midpoint (€51,842), a single employee takes home about €40,620 a year (€3,385 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 Enhanced Nurse / Midwife need?
- The role requires registration with NMBI (or eligibility to register). Specific qualification requirements are set in each campaign — always check the listing.