Minimum wage Ireland 2026
The national minimum wage is €14.15 an hour from 1 January 2026 for workers aged 20 and over. Full time at 39 hours that is €28,696 a year, or €487.45 a week after tax, USC and PRSI.
Minimum wage rates from 1 January 2026
| From 1 January 2026 | Per hour | 39 hours a week, per year | Take-home a week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 20 and over (100%) | €14.15 | €28,696 | €487.45 |
| Aged 19 (90%) | €12.74 | €25,837 | €446.88 |
| Aged 18 (80%) | €11.32 | €22,957 | €406.03 |
| Under 18 (70%) | €9.91 | €20,097 | €371.73 |
Who gets which rate
The adult rate applies from age 20. Younger workers can be paid a percentage of it: 90% (€12.74) aged 19, 80% (€11.32) aged 18, 70% (€9.91) under 18. The rates are per hour worked, so an employer can't average them over a long week and a short one.
Board and lodgings
If your employer provides food or accommodation, part of its value can count towards the minimum wage, up to €1.27 an hour for full board and €33.42 a week (or €4.77 a day) for lodgings.
Tax on the minimum wage
A full-time minimum wage of €28,696 is above the point where a single person's tax credits run out (€20,000), so some income tax is due: €1,739 a year, plus €394 USC and €1,216 PRSI. That leaves €25,347, or €12.50 for every hour worked.
The minimum wage in 2027
The Low Pay Commission recommended €14.94 an hour from 1 January 2027, and Budget 2027 included the 79-cent rise. The government also dropped the 2029 timeline for moving to a living wage. The order setting the new rate had not been published when we checked, and no new youth rates had been announced. Full time, €14.94 would mean €30,298 a year and about €514.11 a week take-home under the announced 2027 tax changes.
FAQ
How much is minimum wage a year in Ireland?
At €14.15 an hour for 39 hours a week, €28,696 a year before tax, or €25,347 after income tax, USC and PRSI for a single person.
What is the minimum wage for under-18s?
€9.91 an hour, 70% of the adult rate. At 18 it is €11.32 and at 19 €12.74.
When does the minimum wage go up?
The adult rate is due to rise to €14.94 an hour from 1 January 2027. Until the order is published, €14.15 is the legal rate.
Do I pay PRSI on minimum wage?
Yes if you earn over €352 a week. Full time at €14.15 an hour you earn €551.85 a week, so PRSI is due on all of it.