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Senior Physiotherapist Salary in Ireland

Pay scale €65,197–€76,767 a year · registration: CORU

An experienced physiotherapist working at senior grade in a specialist clinical area, often with supervisory duties.

The Senior Physiotherapist salary follows the national HSE pay scale — a fixed incremental scale from €65,197 (starting point) to €76,767 (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.

Senior Physiotherapist 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€65,197€47,691€3,974
2€66,587€48,425€4,035
3€68,021€49,182€4,099
4€69,442€49,933€4,161
5€70,864€50,642€4,220
6€72,358€51,357€4,280
7€73,935€52,110€4,343
8€75,506€52,861€4,405
9€76,767€53,464€4,455

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

€4,225 /month

€50,699/year · €1,950/fortnight · €975/week

Gross
€5,915
− Income tax (PAYE)
−€1,299
− USC
−€142
− PRSI
−€248
Net /month
€4,225
Effective deduction rate
28.6%

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 Senior Physiotherapist earn in Ireland?
The HSE Senior Physiotherapist pay scale runs from €65,197 to €76,767 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 Senior Physiotherapist?
At the scale midpoint (€70,982), a single employee takes home about €50,699 a year (€4,225 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 Senior Physiotherapist need?
The role requires registration with CORU (or eligibility to register). Specific qualification requirements are set in each campaign — always check the listing.