Two salary scales operate for teachers in second-level schools in Ireland.

Pre January 2011 salary scale
Teachers who were first appointed to a Department paid teaching position prior to 1st January 2011 are paid according to a common basic salary scale. Click here to view this scale.

Post January 2011 salary scale
Teachers who were first appointed to a Department paid teaching position after 1st January 2011 are paid according to a reduced 'new entrants' salary scale. Teachers who return to teaching following retirement after 1st January 2011 are also paid according to the 'new entrant' scale. Click here to view this scale. 

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Teachers first appointed prior to January 2011 began on the 3rd point of the salary scale and progress incrementally with each year of service.
Teachers first appointed after January 2011 - 'new entrants' - begin on the 1st point of the salary scale and progress incrementally with each year of service.

Incremental credit may apply for teachers with relevant recognised service. Click here for more information on incremental credit.

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