Secondary Teacher salary in Ireland — 2026 guide
Teaching pay follows national common basic scales with increments for service and allowances for posts of responsibility. Shortage subjects — maths, physics, Irish, home economics — see the strongest demand.
Entry level
€41,000 – €46,000
per year
Mid level
€46,000 – €60,000
per year
Senior
€60,000 – €75,000
per year
What moves secondary teacher pay
- Pay scales progress automatically with years of service
- Posts of responsibility (AP1/AP2) add allowances
- Permanent contracts remain the key hurdle for new entrants
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Figures are indicative editorial estimates based on advertised ranges and public pay scales, intended as a guide only. Actual pay varies by employer, location and experience.