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The minimum wage (€14.15 an hour) after tax in Ireland
For a single person on PAYE, using 2026 rates. We assume 39 hours a week; change it below.
The national minimum wage is €14.15 an hour since 1 January 2026 (Citizens Information, page dated 9 October 2026).
Where your pay goes
| Hour | Week | Month | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | €14.15 | €552 | €2,391 | €28,696 |
| Income tax | €0.86 | €33 | €145 | €1,739 |
| USC | €0.19 | €8 | €33 | €394 |
| PRSI | €0.60 | €23 | €101 | €1,216 |
| Take-home | €12.50 | €487 | €2,112 | €25,347 |
Assumes 39 hours a week for 52 weeks (2,028 hours a year), paid every week, one job, no pension, and the standard personal and PAYE tax credits.
In plain English
- You keep about 88 cents of every euro you earn.
- All of your pay is taxed at the lower 20% rate, because a year of pay is under €44,000.
- At 39 hours a week your pay before tax is €552 a week and €28,696 a year.
Add a pension or compare 2026 with 2027
Other hourly rates
- €15 an hour · €512 a week
- €16 an hour · €540 a week
- €17 an hour · €568 a week
- €18 an hour · €597 a week
- €19 an hour · €625 a week
- €20 an hour · €653 a week
- €21 an hour · €682 a week
- €22 an hour · €708 a week
See all hourly rates · Paid a yearly salary?
Questions
What is the national minimum wage in 2026?
Since 1 January 2026 it is €14.15 an hour for most workers aged 20 and over, according to Citizens Information (page dated 9 October 2026). Lower rates apply to some younger workers. Budget 2027 announced €14.94 an hour from 1 January 2027, which needs legislation.
Is this before or after tax?
After income tax, USC and PRSI. The "Gross pay" row of the table is the pay before tax.
What if I work different hours?
Change the hours box above and every figure updates. Overtime, bonuses, holiday pay and unpaid weeks are not included, so your payslip may differ.
Does this include the 2027 changes?
No. These are 2026 figures. Budget 2027 changes, such as a wider 20% tax band and higher tax credits, start on 1 January 2027 and still need to pass into law. To see 2027 for the same pay, use the take-home pay calculator.
Figures use the 2026 rates from official pages (Revenue: tax rates, bands and credits, Revenue: USC rates, Citizens Information: PRSI rates, Citizens Information: minimum wage), last checked 25 October 2026. Employee PRSI is 4.2% until 30 September and 4.35% from 1 October, so the yearly figure uses a blend. Budget 2027 changes start on 1 January 2027 and are not included. A general estimate, not tax advice. Your payslip has the final say.