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Staff Nurse Salary in Ireland

Pay scale €38,166–€56,592 a year · registration: NMBI

Verified against the HSE Consolidated Salary Scales (Department of Health Circular 2/2026), effective 1 June 2026.

Quick answer: A Staff Nurse in the HSE earns between €38,166 and €56,592 per year on the 2026 pay scale, effective 1 June 2026.

The entry registered-nurse grade in the HSE, covering general, mental health, intellectual disability and community nursing.

The Staff Nurse salary follows the national HSE pay scale — a fixed incremental scale from €38,166 (starting point) to €56,592 (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.

Staff Nurse 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€38,166€32,238€2,686
2€40,158€33,687€2,807
3€41,175€34,427€2,869
4€42,519€35,405€2,950
5€44,213€36,595€3,050
6€45,907€37,489€3,124
7€47,591€38,377€3,198
8€49,049€39,147€3,262
9€50,509€39,917€3,326
10€51,973€40,689€3,391
11€53,466€41,477€3,456
12€54,956€42,263€3,522
13€56,592€43,127€3,594

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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Estimated take-home

€3,189 /month

€38,266/year · €1,472/fortnight · €736/week

Gross
€3,948
− Income tax (PAYE)
−€513
− USC
−€80
− PRSI
−€167
Net /month
€3,189
Effective deduction rate
19.2%

Estimate for a PAYE employee at 2026 rates — income tax, USC and PRSI, with the status, pension, age and medical-card options you set. Simplified (other credits, reliefs and marginal age relief not modelled). Fortnightly = annual ÷ 26. Not tax advice; check revenue.ie for your exact figures.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Staff Nurse earn in Ireland?
The HSE Staff Nurse pay scale runs from €38,166 to €56,592 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 Staff Nurse?
At the scale midpoint (€47,379), a single employee takes home about €38,266 a year (€3,189 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 Staff Nurse need?
The role requires registration with NMBI (or eligibility to register). Specific qualification requirements are set in each campaign — always check the listing.