23 HSE consultants earned more than €400k in 2020

While nurses get by on an average of €35k to €40k, some clinicians earn salaries of up to €650k, more than the HSE CEO
23 HSE consultants earned more than €400k in 2020

The figures were released to Sinn Féin's health spokesman, David Cullinane. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

More than 20 HSE staff earned in excess of €400,000 in 2020, one staff member taking home between €640,000 and €650,000.

The figures show that the highest earners in the HSE are consultants, with 23 paid more than €400,000 in basic salary, overtime, and allowances. However, their take-home pay is far higher than that, once pension allowances and private earnings are factored in.

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