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Staff Nurse Salary in Ireland

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

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€32,252€2,688
2€40,158€33,702€2,809
3€41,175€34,443€2,870
4€42,519€35,421€2,952
5€44,213€36,612€3,051
6€45,907€37,506€3,126
7€47,591€38,395€3,200
8€49,049€39,165€3,264
9€50,509€39,936€3,328
10€51,973€40,709€3,392
11€53,466€41,497€3,458
12€54,956€42,284€3,524
13€56,592€43,148€3,596

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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Paid

Estimated take-home

€3,190 /month

€38,283/year · €1,472/fortnight · €736/week

Gross
€3,948
− Income tax (PAYE)
−€513
− USC
−€80
− PRSI
−€166
Net /month
€3,190
Effective deduction rate
19.2%

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 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 €38,283 a year (€3,190 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.