Minimum wage in Ireland, 2026
The minimum wage in Ireland is €14.15 an hour from 1 January 2026. Full time, that leaves about €2,112 a month after tax.
Minimum wage before and after tax
| Hours | Gross a month | Gross a year | Take-home a month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 hours a week | €2,146 | €25,753 | €1,931 |
| 39 hours a week | €2,391 | €28,696 | €2,112 |
| 40 hours a week | €2,453 | €29,432 | €2,157 |
Single worker, 2026 tax rules. Calculate any salary.
How much of it you keep
On the full-time minimum wage, about €3,349 a year (11.7%) goes to income tax and social security, so each hour worked leaves about €12.50 after tax.
Earning more than the minimum wage
| Pay | Gross a year | Take-home a year | Take-home a month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage | €28,696 | €25,347 | €2,112 |
| 1.25× the minimum wage | €35,870 | €30,567 | €2,547 |
| 1.5× the minimum wage | €43,044 | €35,787 | €2,982 |
| 2× the minimum wage | €57,392 | €43,549 | €3,629 |
| 3× the minimum wage | €86,089 | €57,887 | €4,824 |
Full time, 39 hours a week, single, 2026 rules. As pay rises, a larger share goes in tax: at twice the minimum wage you keep 75.9% of gross pay, against 88.3% at the minimum wage.
The minimum wage and average pay
A full-time minimum wage is about 46% of the average salary in Ireland, which was €62,010 in 2025. After tax, the average salary leaves about €3,832 a month. Average salary after tax.
What changes next
From 1 January 2027 the minimum wage will be €14.94 an hour: announced in Budget 2027; it still needs a ministerial order.
Lower rates apply under 20: €12.74 at 19, €11.32 at 18 and €9.91 under 18.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Ireland in 2026?
€14.15 an hour from 1 January 2026. Full time that is €2,391 a month for 39 hours a week.
How much is the minimum wage after tax in Ireland?
About €2,112 a month (€25,347 a year) for a single full-time worker on 39 hours a week, using the 2026 tax rules.
How much tax do you pay on the minimum wage in Ireland?
On the full-time minimum wage about €3,349 a year goes to income tax and social security, 11.7% of gross pay, using the 2026 rules for a single worker.
Will the minimum wage go up in 2027?
Yes: €14.94 an hour from 1 January 2027, announced in Budget 2027; it still needs a ministerial order.
Sources: Citizens Information: minimum wage, Department of Finance: Budget 2027 tax policy changes. Average pay: average salary in Ireland.