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Grade VII Salary in Ireland
Pay scale €61,219–€79,583 a year
A management grade — a Grade VII typically heads a department or leads a significant function.
The Grade VII salary follows the national HSE pay scale — a fixed incremental scale from €61,219 (starting point) to €79,583 (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 VII 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 | €61,219 | €45,591 | €3,799 |
| 2 | €62,715 | €46,381 | €3,865 |
| 3 | €64,462 | €47,303 | €3,942 |
| 4 | €66,216 | €48,229 | €4,019 |
| 5 | €67,975 | €49,158 | €4,096 |
| 6 | €69,546 | €49,987 | €4,166 |
| 7 | €71,147 | €50,778 | €4,231 |
| 8 | €72,705 | €51,522 | €4,294 |
| 9 | €74,251 | €52,261 | €4,355 |
| 10 | €76,912 | €53,533 | €4,461 |
| 11 | €79,583 | €54,810 | €4,568 |
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.
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Paid
Estimated take-home
€4,202 /month
€50,421/year · €1,939/fortnight · €970/week
- Gross
- €5,867
- − Income tax (PAYE)
- −€1,280
- − USC
- −€139
- − PRSI
- −€246
- Net /month
- €4,202
- Effective deduction rate
- 28.4%
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 VII earn in Ireland?
- The HSE Grade VII pay scale runs from €61,219 to €79,583 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 VII?
- At the scale midpoint (€70,401), a single employee takes home about €50,421 a year (€4,202 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 VII need?
- Requirements are set per campaign — check each listing. Relevant experience and, for many posts, a QQI qualification are typical.