Irish work permit salaries after tax
Since 1 March 2026, a Critical Skills Employment Permit needs a salary of at least €40,904 a year, and a General Employment Permit at least €36,605. Here is what each threshold leaves after tax in 2026.
Minimum salaries and take-home pay
| Permit | Minimum a year | Take-home a month | Take-home a year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical Skills Employment Permit Occupation on the Critical Skills list, with a relevant degree | €40,904 | €2,853 | €34,230 |
| Critical Skills, recent graduate Same, degree obtained in the last 12 months | €36,848 | €2,607 | €31,279 |
| Critical Skills, any eligible occupation Occupation not on the list and not ineligible | €68,911 | €4,136 | €49,626 |
| General Employment Permit Most other eligible jobs | €36,605 | €2,592 | €31,102 |
| General Employment Permit, recent graduate Irish level 8 degree in the last 12 months | €34,009 | €2,434 | €29,213 |
| General Employment Permit, care and some sectors Healthcare assistants, home carers, meat and horticulture | €32,691 | €2,355 | €28,254 |
| Intra-Company Transfer Senior management and key personnel | €49,523 | €3,283 | €39,397 |
Single person, 2026, after income tax, USC and PRSI, no pension. Calculate with your details. New arrivals often pay emergency tax at first: how to avoid it.
Which permit fits your job
- Critical Skills Employment Permit: for occupations on the Critical Skills list, usually with a relevant degree, or for any eligible occupation at the higher salary. It leads to Stamp 4 after two years.
- General Employment Permit: for most other eligible occupations, with a labour market test.
- Intra-Company Transfer: for staff moving within the same company group.
No change to the thresholds has been announced for 2027 yet. The rules for each permit, including the list of occupations, are on the Department of Enterprise website.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum salary for a Critical Skills Employment Permit in 2026?
€40,904 a year for an occupation on the Critical Skills list with a relevant degree (€36,848 for graduates of the last 12 months), or €68,911 for any other eligible occupation, from 1 March 2026.
How much is €40,904 after tax in Ireland?
For a single person in 2026, €40,904 leaves €34,230 a year, or €2,853 a month, after income tax, USC and PRSI.
What counts towards the minimum salary?
Your basic salary, which must also be at least the national minimum wage for your hours, plus any health insurance your employer pays. Bonuses do not count.
Did the thresholds change in 2026?
Yes. From 1 March 2026 the Critical Skills minimum rose from €38,000 to €40,904, the higher Critical Skills amount from €64,000 to €68,911, the General Employment Permit from €34,000 to €36,605 and the Intra-Company Transfer from €46,000 to €49,523.
Sources: S.I. No. 643/2025: Employment Permits (Amendment) Regulations, minimum remuneration from 1 March 2026, DETE: minimum annual remuneration thresholds from 1 March 2026, DETE: Critical Skills Employment Permit, DETE: General Employment Permit, DETE: Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permit. This page is about pay; check the permit rules with the Department of Enterprise.