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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.

Estimate your take-home pay

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

€

Estimated take-home

€3,288 /month

€39,453 a year · €759 a week

Gross
€49,525
− Income tax (PAYE)
−€7,010
− USC
−€1,032
− PRSI
−€2,031
Net
€39,453
Effective deduction rate
20.3%

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 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 €39,453 a year (€3,288 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.