Public Administration & Defence Salary After Tax Ireland 2026 — Median Take-Home Pay
On the CSO median of €51,641, a single worker in Public Administration & Defence takes home €3,376.17 per month (€40,514.10 per year) in 2026.
Civil and public service, local government and defence. The figures below use the CSO median weekly earnings for this sector (€993.09/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.
Public Administration & Defence (€51,641) — Full Tax Breakdown
| Median Gross Salary | €51,641 | — |
| Income Tax (PAYE) | −€7,856.27 | −€654.69/mo |
| USC | −€1,082.04 | −€90.17/mo |
| PRSI | −€2,188.27 | −€182.36/mo |
| Take-Home Pay | €40,514.10 | €3,376.17/mo |
Take-Home by Filing Status
| Filing Status | Monthly Net | Eff. Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Single | €3,376.17 | 21.55% |
| Married — One Income | €3,670.19 | 14.71% |
| Single Parent | €3,442.84 | 20.0% |
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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.