Nursing Salaries & Benefits in Ireland

Nursing salaries in Ireland vary according to the employer, position, nursing grade, speciality, qualifications and relevant clinical experience.

Public\-sector nursing positions generally operate defined salary scales, while salaries and employment packages in private hospitals may differ according to the employer and individual position.

Profco (Professional Connections) recruits experienced EU\-trained nurses for nursing opportunities with our client hospital in Dublin.

There is no single salary that applies to every nursing position in Ireland.

Depending on the employer and position, your salary may be influenced by:

Public\-sector nurses in Ireland are paid according to nationally agreed salary scales.

Under the nursing and midwifery salary scales applicable from 1 June 2026:

Staff Nurse / Midwife: €38,166 – €56,592 per year

Enhanced Nurse / Midwife: €45,259 – €58,424 per year

The point at which you are placed on the applicable salary scale will depend on the employer's assessment and recognition of your previous relevant nursing experience.

Eligible nurses working in certain specialist clinical areas or holding recognised specialist qualifications may also qualify for additional allowances.

These salary scales are revised periodically. Candidates should always refer to the current salary scale and the salary specified in their individual employment offer.

Profco currently recruits experienced EU\-trained nurses for opportunities with our client hospital in Dublin.

The employment package includes:

Benefits and employment conditions may vary according to the individual position and applicable terms and conditions. Candidates should always refer to their specific vacancy and formal employment offer.

If you are an experienced EU\-trained Registered Nurse considering working in Dublin, register or sign in to MyProfco, upload your current CV or résumé and message Profco (Professional Connections) through your MyProfco record.

We can assess your qualifications, nursing speciality and relevant experience against suitable current vacancies and explain the salary and employment package applicable to the position.