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20/04/2026

How Much Do Social Care Workers Earn in Ireland?

Social Care Workers in Ireland earn a salary of somewhere between €45,000 and €50,000 a year on average. That assumes someone with several years of experience.

Higher pay as a Social Care Worker in Ireland relies on becoming more specialised and gaining more experience.

Examples of specialist roles include:

Medical Social Care Worker - with pay rates upwards of €50,000

Social Care Leader - with pay rates upwards of €57,000

Children’s Social Care Manager - with pay rates upwards of €60,000

Senior Social Work Practitioner - with pay potentially well beyond €65,000



For more information about social care worker pay in Ireland, go to our deep dive pay guide on Healthcarejobs.ie:

https://www.healthcarejobs.ie/blog/pay/social-care-worker-pay-how-much-do-social-care-workers-earn-ireland

27/03/2026

We've just updated our guide to pharmacist pay in Ireland:

Pharmacists in Ireland earn a salary of somewhere between €60,000 and €70,000 a year on average. That assumes someone with plenty of experience and well into their career.

The average Pharmacist salary in Ireland, based on the best available data, is around €65,000 a year.

New starters can expect around €45,000 per year.

Full guide here: https://www.healthcarejobs.ie/blog/pay/irish-pharmacist-salary-pay-guide

18/03/2026

We’re currently supporting the promotion of a particularly senior and high-impact role on Healthcarejobs.ie.

> Chief Health Ethics Officer position within Ireland’s Department of Health

> Salary range = €107,081 - €132,450 per year

Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, this role will play a key part in shaping health ethics policy and supporting major national programmes, including Sláintecare.

It’s a rare opportunity to contribute at the highest level of public health leadership in Ireland.

If you, or someone in your network, has the experience and interest in this space, it’s well worth a look.

Full details: https://www.healthcarejobs.ie/job/chief-health-ethics-officer-190693

Closing date: 3pm, Wednesday 1st April 2026

10/03/2026

How Much Do Doctors Earn in Ireland?

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At a very broad level, a Doctor in Ireland might expect to earn somewhere between €70,000 and €130,000 a year.

Doctor Pay by Seniority

New Starters > €50,000+
Experienced > €70,000
Senior > €90,000+
Managerial/consultant > €120,000+

Higher pay as a Doctor relies on becoming more specialised and gaining more experience.

Examples of roles include:

GP partners/owners - €150,000 to €250,000+
Cardiac surgeons - €250,000+
Private cosmetic surgeons - €350,000
Private hospital consultants - €450,000+

👇 Link to full article on Healthcarejobs.ie in the comments 👇

03/03/2026

The Civil Service Occupational Health Department (CSOHD) is a specialised business unit within the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform & Digitalisation (DPER).

The are hiring for an Occupational Physician in Dublin, Ireland.

Full time | €142,140 per year.

👇 For details about this role, check out the link in the comments below.

03/03/2026

Our client, Public Jobs are hiring for a State Pathologist to work in Ireland.

This is a Full time role requiring 3 - 5 years of experience

Pay = €195,185 - €246,711 per year

👇 For full details and how to apply, see the link in the comments.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

> specific knowledge of Forensic Pathology, including documented histopathology experience

> practical experience in neuropathology and paediatric/perinatal pathology as relevant to forensic pathology

> experience of presenting evidence in a court in a professional and impartial manner.

> the ability to carry out post mortem examinations to a high standard and in recognition of national and international guidelines, to construct scientifically accurate, comprehensive and readable medico-legal reports.

> the ability to communicate medical knowledge to lay persons and to teach proficiently at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

15/10/2021

“Due to the shortage of labour in Ireland’s healthcare industry, care assistants are in great demand. Since the role was created in 2001, HCAs have provided much-needed support to other health professionals.”

Healthcare Assistants are selfless people who often work in a demanding environment. To be successful in this career, you need to possess a variety of skills and personal qualities.

13/10/2021

“The salary is attractive and there are usually lots of vacancies in both community and hospital settings.”

Pharmacy Techs are among the best paid workers in Ireland’s healthcare industry. Although it can take years of training and a lot of dedication, the reward is a good salary and bright prospects.

12/10/2021

“In Ireland, the main duties of a Healthcare Assistant can vary depending on the work environment. However, your primary responsibility will be to take care of your patients and keep them safe.”

The work of a Care Assistant in Ireland can be both rewarding and challenging. This profession requires a particular type of person with a specific set of qualifications and skills.

06/10/2021

“Pharmacy Technicians are currently in great demand in Ireland. The work involves some routine tasks such as handling prescriptions and providing medicine to customers.”

You may know that they work in a pharmacy, but do you know what the role of Pharmacy Technician actually entails?