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Grade IV Salary in Ireland
Pay scale €36,470–€56,018 a year
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 | €31,017 | €2,585 |
| 2 | €38,623 | €32,585 | €2,715 |
| 3 | €39,488 | €33,214 | €2,768 |
| 4 | €41,673 | €34,805 | €2,900 |
| 5 | €43,672 | €36,260 | €3,022 |
| 6 | €45,423 | €37,251 | €3,104 |
| 7 | €47,118 | €38,145 | €3,179 |
| 8 | €49,403 | €39,352 | €3,279 |
| 9 | €51,065 | €40,230 | €3,352 |
| 10 | €52,758 | €41,123 | €3,427 |
| 11 | €54,367 | €41,973 | €3,498 |
| 12 | €56,018 | €42,845 | €3,570 |
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
€3,140 /month
€37,684/year · €1,449/fortnight · €725/week
- Gross
- €3,854
- − Income tax (PAYE)
- −€475
- − USC
- −€77
- − PRSI
- −€162
- Net /month
- €3,140
- Effective deduction rate
- 18.5%
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 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 €37,684 a year (€3,140 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.