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Grade IV Salary in Ireland
Pay scale €36,470–€56,018 a year
Verified against the HSE Consolidated Salary Scales (Department of Health Circular 2/2026), effective 1 June 2026.
Quick answer: A Grade IV in the HSE earns between €36,470 and €56,018 per year on the 2026 pay scale, effective 1 June 2026.
A senior clerical/administrative grade with responsibility for a defined function or small team.
The Grade IV salary follows the national HSE pay scale — a fixed incremental scale from €36,470 (starting point) to €56,018 (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.
Grade IV 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 | €36,470 | €31,004 | €2,584 |
| 2 | €38,623 | €32,570 | €2,714 |
| 3 | €39,488 | €33,200 | €2,767 |
| 4 | €41,673 | €34,789 | €2,899 |
| 5 | €43,672 | €36,244 | €3,020 |
| 6 | €45,423 | €37,233 | €3,103 |
| 7 | €47,118 | €38,128 | €3,177 |
| 8 | €49,403 | €39,333 | €3,278 |
| 9 | €51,065 | €40,210 | €3,351 |
| 10 | €52,758 | €41,104 | €3,425 |
| 11 | €54,367 | €41,953 | €3,496 |
| 12 | €56,018 | €42,824 | €3,569 |
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
€3,139 /month
€37,667/year · €1,449/fortnight · €724/week
- Gross
- €3,854
- − Income tax (PAYE)
- −€475
- − USC
- −€77
- − PRSI
- −€163
- Net /month
- €3,139
- Effective deduction rate
- 18.5%
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 Grade IV earn in Ireland?
- The HSE Grade IV pay scale runs from €36,470 to €56,018 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 Grade IV?
- At the scale midpoint (€46,244), a single employee takes home about €37,667 a year (€3,139 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 Grade IV need?
- Requirements are set per campaign — check each listing. Relevant experience and, for many posts, a QQI qualification are typical.