IE
Ireland: Payroll & Employment Facts
Verified statutory employment facts for Ireland, each with its official source and the date it applies from. This is our reference record. For provider choice and hiring advice, see the Ireland employer-of-record guide and the Ireland country hub.
What is the minimum wage in Ireland?
| National minimum wage |
€14.15 / hour
|
|---|---|
| Next review date |
Not available
|
What employer social contributions apply in Ireland?
Rates are a percentage of gross wage, applied up to the annual contribution ceiling.
| Employer social security rate |
10.25%
|
|---|---|
| Pension |
1.50%
|
| Healthcare |
0.00%
|
| National Training Fund Levy |
1.00%
|
| Annual contribution ceiling |
Not available
|
| Total employer burden |
12.75%
|
What notice and leave rules apply in Ireland?
Statutory minimum notice the employer must give, by completed length of service.
| Length of service | Employer notice |
|---|---|
| 3 to 23 months | 1 weeks |
| 24 to 59 months | 2 weeks |
| 60 to 119 months | 4 weeks |
| 120 to 179 months | 6 weeks |
| 180+ months | 8 weeks |
Checked 2026-06-06
| Payment in lieu of notice (PILON) |
Permitted
|
|---|---|
| Minimum annual leave |
20 days
|
| Annual leave includes public holidays |
No
|
| Public holidays per year |
12 days
|
Is 13th-month pay required in Ireland?
None of the following are mandated by statute; they may still arise from a contract or collective agreement.
| Thirteenth-month pay required |
No
|
|---|---|
| Profit sharing required |
No
|
| Holiday bonus required |
No
|
How is severance calculated in Ireland?
| Formula |
Two weeks' statutory redundancy pay for every year of continuous service, plus one additional 'bonus' week's pay. The calculation is based on the employee's gross weekly pay, subject to a statutory maximum.
|
|---|---|
| Per-year multiplier |
2
|
| Minimum qualifying tenure |
24 months
|
| Calculation base |
Gross
|