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Social Care Worker Salary in Ireland

Pay scale €41,260–€57,789 a year · registration: CORU

Supports people in residential and day services — disability, children’s and older persons care — planning and delivering care alongside the wider team.

The Social Care Worker salary follows the national HSE pay scale — a fixed incremental scale from €41,260 (starting point) to €57,789 (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.

Social Care Worker 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€41,260€34,504€2,875
2€42,832€35,649€2,971
3€44,769€36,905€3,075
4€46,186€37,653€3,138
5€47,618€38,409€3,201
6€49,058€39,170€3,264
7€50,520€39,942€3,328
8€52,015€40,731€3,394
9€53,528€41,530€3,461
10€55,098€42,359€3,530
11€56,717€43,214€3,601
12€57,789€43,780€3,648

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

€3,285 /month

€39,416/year · €1,516/fortnight · €758/week

Gross
€4,127
− Income tax (PAYE)
−€584
− USC
−€85
− PRSI
−€173
Net /month
€3,285
Effective deduction rate
20.4%

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 Social Care Worker earn in Ireland?
The HSE Social Care Worker pay scale runs from €41,260 to €57,789 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 Social Care Worker?
At the scale midpoint (€49,525), a single employee takes home about €39,416 a year (€3,285 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 Social Care Worker need?
The role requires registration with CORU (or eligibility to register). Specific qualification requirements are set in each campaign — always check the listing.