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Take-home pay by profession in Ireland
How take-home pay is worked out (the same for every profession)
Whatever your job, your take-home is your gross salary minus three deductions, using Revenue's Budget 2026 figures:
Income tax (PAYE)
| Status | 20% band | 40% |
|---|---|---|
| Single / widowed | First €44,000 | Balance |
| Married, one income | First €53,000 | Balance |
Tax credits are subtracted: a €2,000 Personal Tax Credit plus the €2,000 Employee (PAYE) Tax Credit for an employee.
USC
| Band | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to €12,012 | 0.5% |
| €12,012 – €28,700 | 2% |
| €28,700 – €70,044 | 3% |
| Balance | 8% |
PRSI
Class A employee PRSI is 4.2% of gross pay in 2026 (rising to 4.35% from 1 October 2026). The full method is on our methodology page, and you can run any salary through the net salary calculator.
Why a profession page adds more than the basic maths
If the tax is the same, why have a page per job? Because two things do vary by profession, and they change the real number in your pocket:
- Typical pay and pay scales. Each role sits in a different salary range and often has defined increments, so a profession page starts you at realistic figures instead of a blank box.
- Shift, overtime and unsocial-hours pay. Many roles (nursing, emergency services, hospitality) earn premiums that stack on top of salary and are taxed at the marginal rate.
- Flat-rate (employment) expenses. Revenue grants many occupations a fixed annual expense allowance — for example nurses who supply and launder their own uniforms. It reduces your taxable income, so you get relief at 20% or 40%. We flag the relevant allowance on each profession page where it applies.
We never invent figures: flat-rate expense amounts and pay scales come from Revenue and published sources, and are noted per profession where they apply.
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Frequently asked questions
Does take-home pay differ by profession in Ireland?
The tax rules are the same for everyone. What differs is typical salary, shift/overtime patterns, and any Revenue flat-rate expense allowance that lowers your taxable income.
What are flat-rate expenses?
Fixed annual deductions Revenue allows for many occupations (e.g. nurses' uniforms). They reduce taxable income, giving relief at your marginal rate (20% or 40%).
How is a profession's take-home calculated?
Start from a typical salary, deduct income tax, USC and PRSI, apply credits and any flat-rate expense. €45,000 leaves about €37,027 a year in 2026.
Related
Sources: revenue.ie (income tax, USC, PRSI, flat-rate expenses), Budget 2026 (gov.ie). Estimates for planning only — not tax advice. Verify your position with Revenue or a qualified adviser.