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Grade VI Salary in Ireland

Pay scale €58,477–€71,442 a year

An assistant-manager administrative grade with responsibility for a service area, budget or project.

The Grade VI salary follows the national HSE pay scale — a fixed incremental scale from €58,477 (starting point) to €71,442 (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 VI pay scale — point by point

Effective 1 June 2026. Take-home is an estimate for a single PAYE employee at 2026 rates.

PointAnnual salaryTake-home / year/ month
1€58,477€44,143€3,679
2€59,871€44,879€3,740
3€61,572€45,777€3,815
4€64,767€47,464€3,955
5€66,677€48,473€4,039
6€69,056€49,729€4,144
7€71,442€50,919€4,243

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

€3,964 /month

€47,566/year · €1,829/fortnight · €915/week

Gross
€5,413
Income tax (PAYE)
€1,099
USC
€124
PRSI
€227
Net /month
€3,964
Effective deduction rate
26.8%

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 VI earn in Ireland?
The HSE Grade VI pay scale runs from €58,477 to €71,442 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 VI?
At the scale midpoint (€64,960), a single employee takes home about €47,566 a year (€3,964 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 VI need?
Requirements are set per campaign — check each listing. Relevant experience and, for many posts, a QQI qualification are typical.