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Grade VIII Salary in Ireland
Pay scale €83,911–€101,207 a year
A senior management grade responsible for a large service, region or corporate function.
The Grade VIII salary follows the national HSE pay scale — a fixed incremental scale from €83,911 (starting point) to €101,207 (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 VIII 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 | €83,911 | €56,879 | €4,740 |
| 2 | €84,665 | €57,239 | €4,770 |
| 3 | €87,976 | €58,822 | €4,902 |
| 4 | €91,301 | €60,411 | €5,034 |
| 5 | €94,600 | €61,988 | €5,166 |
| 6 | €97,912 | €63,571 | €5,298 |
| 7 | €101,207 | €65,146 | €5,429 |
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
€5,084 /month
€61,013/year · €2,347/fortnight · €1,173/week
- Gross
- €7,713
- − Income tax (PAYE)
- −€2,019
- − USC
- −€286
- − PRSI
- −€324
- Net /month
- €5,084
- Effective deduction rate
- 34.1%
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 VIII earn in Ireland?
- The HSE Grade VIII pay scale runs from €83,911 to €101,207 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 VIII?
- At the scale midpoint (€92,559), a single employee takes home about €61,013 a year (€5,084 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 VIII need?
- Requirements are set per campaign — check each listing. Relevant experience and, for many posts, a QQI qualification are typical.