Professional, Scientific & Technical Salary After Tax Ireland 2026 — Median Take-Home Pay
On the CSO median of €46,687, a single worker in Professional, Scientific & Technical takes home €3,158.38 per month (€37,900.50 per year) in 2026.
Legal, accounting, consulting, architecture, engineering and R&D. The figures below use the CSO median weekly earnings for this sector (€897.83/week, annualised), from the CSO EAADS 2024 release — the latest published year. Take-home is calculated at 2026 rates; your own pay will vary with role, experience and employer, so use the calculator for an exact figure.
Professional, Scientific & Technical (€46,687) — Full Tax Breakdown
| Median Gross Salary | €46,687 | — |
| Income Tax (PAYE) | −€5,874.86 | −€489.57/mo |
| USC | −€933.43 | −€77.79/mo |
| PRSI | −€1,978.37 | −€164.86/mo |
| Take-Home Pay | €37,900.50 | €3,158.38/mo |
Take-Home by Filing Status
| Filing Status | Monthly Net | Eff. Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Single | €3,158.38 | 18.82% |
| Married — One Income | €3,369.83 | 13.39% |
| Single Parent | €3,203.16 | 17.67% |
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Source: CSO Earnings Analysis using Administrative Data Sources 2024 (CC-BY 4.0), median weekly earnings by NACE economic sector, annualised over 52 weeks and covering all employees. Take-home computed with the IrishPAYE engine at 2026 rates for a single worker with standard credits.