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Health Care Assistant (HCA) Salary in Ireland

Pay scale €36,651–€45,939 a year

Frontline care support to nurses and patients across hospitals, community and residential services — the HSE’s highest-volume grade.

The Health Care Assistant (HCA) salary follows the national HSE pay scale — a fixed incremental scale from €36,651 (starting point) to €45,939 (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.

Estimate your take-home pay

Prefilled at this grade’s scale midpoint — adjust to any point.

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Estimated take-home

€2,880 /month

€34,558 a year · €665 a week

Gross
€41,295
− Income tax (PAYE)
−€4,259
− USC
−€785
− PRSI
−€1,693
Net
€34,558
Effective deduction rate
16.3%

Estimate for a single PAYE employee at 2025 rates — income tax, USC and PRSI only (marriage, rent/medical and other credits not included). Not tax advice; check revenue.ie for your exact figures.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Health Care Assistant (HCA) earn in Ireland?
The HSE Health Care Assistant (HCA) pay scale runs from €36,651 to €45,939 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 Health Care Assistant (HCA)?
At the scale midpoint (€41,295), a single employee takes home about €34,558 a year (€2,880 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 Health Care Assistant (HCA) need?
Requirements are set per campaign — check each listing. Relevant experience and, for many posts, a QQI qualification are typical.