Ireland Revised Primary Teacher Salary Scales from 1 June 2026 (Ireland, June 2026)
Circular 0055/2026 set out increases to pay due to primary teachers from 1 June 2026 under the Public Service Agreement 2024-2026. The circular replaced the previous primary teacher salary circular for the earlier 2026 pay stage.
Circular 0055/2026 set out increases to pay due to primary teachers from 1 June 2026 under the Public Service Agreement 2024-2026. The circular replaced the previous primary teacher salary circular for the earlier 2026 pay stage.
What Changed?
Primary teacher salary rates were revised for the June 2026 phase of the national public service pay agreement.
Old System vs New System
Primary teachers were paid under the salary rates in the earlier 2026 circular that applied from 1 February 2026.
Primary schools and payroll administrators must apply the revised salary rates from 1 June 2026 for primary teachers covered by the circular.
Who Is Affected?
Student Impact
Students are not directly affected in classroom rules, but teacher pay conditions affect workforce stability and school staffing administration.
Parent / Family Impact
Parents do not need to take action, but the change is part of national teacher employment conditions.
School / Institution Impact
Schools and payroll services must ensure primary teacher pay is updated from the effective date.
Teacher / Staff Impact
Primary teachers covered by the circular receive the revised pay rates from 1 June 2026.
Key Dates
- 2026-05-25: Circular 0055/2026 published
- 2026-06-01: revised salary rates effective.
What To Do
- Primary schools and payroll providers should apply the updated salary scales and check that June 2026 payments reflect the circular.
What To Watch Next
Watch for future public service pay circulars and any successor agreement after the 2024-2026 pay framework.
Global Context
Teacher salary adjustments are a key workforce policy indicator and are commonly tracked internationally as part of education system capacity.
Source Record
Source type: Circular
Source name: Department of Education and Youth - Circular 0055/2026