Ireland Revised Pay for Certain ETB Grades from 1 June 2026 (Ireland, June 2026)
Circular 0058/2026 revised salaries and allowances for certain grades other than teachers and SNAs employed by Education and Training Boards from 1 June 2026. The change was made under the Public Service Agreement 2024-2026.
Circular 0058/2026 revised salaries and allowances for certain grades other than teachers and SNAs employed by Education and Training Boards from 1 June 2026. The change was made under the Public Service Agreement 2024-2026.
What Changed?
Pay and allowance rates for covered ETB staff grades were updated from 1 June 2026.
Old System vs New System
Covered ETB grades were paid under previous rates, including the earlier 2026 revision from 1 February 2026.
ETBs must apply the revised June 2026 rates for covered non-teacher and non-SNA grades.
Who Is Affected?
Student Impact
Students are not directly affected in learning rules, but ETB administrative and support staffing is part of school and further education operations.
Parent / Family Impact
Parents do not need to take action, but the update affects staff conditions in ETB-managed education services.
School / Institution Impact
ETBs and relevant institutions must update payroll and allowance calculations for covered grades.
Teacher / Staff Impact
Teachers are not the direct target of this circular, but the change affects colleagues in the wider education support workforce.
Key Dates
- 2026-05-25: Circular 0058/2026 published
- 2026-06-01: revised rates effective.
What To Do
- ETBs should update payroll systems
- apply revised allowances and communicate the change to covered staff grades.
What To Watch Next
Watch for additional ETB payroll guidance and successor public service pay arrangements after 2026.
Global Context
The update shows how Ireland's education workforce policy covers not only teachers but also wider public education support and administrative grades.
Source Record
Source type: Circular
Source name: Department of Education and Youth - Circular 0058/2026