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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.

Median Gross
€51,641
Monthly Net
€3,376
Annual Net
€40,514
Effective Rate
21.55%

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.