Hire and pay employees in Ireland, hassle-free

The minimum wage is €13.50 per hour.

Income tax in Ireland is leveraged according to progressive rates of 20% and 40% applied to variable income thresholds depending on the taxpayers' personal circumstances and marital status:

• Single, widowed, or surviving civil partners without qualifying children: 20% up to €42,000, plus 40% on the remaining annual income
• Single, widowed, or surviving civil partner, qualifying for Single Person Child Carer Credit: 20% up to €46,000, plus 40% on the remaining annual income
• Married or in a civil partnership, with only one spouse or civil partner with income: 20% up to €51,000, plus 40% on the remaining annual income
• Married or in a civil partnership, with spouses or civil partners with income: 20% up to the lower amount of either €84,000 or the sum of €51,000 + the income of the lower earner, plus 40% on the remaining annual income. 

Monthly tax withholdings are calculated by spreading the annual taxable income thresholds evenly throughout the year.

The employer cost is estimated at 11.15% of the employee salary.

• Social Security - 11.15%

These costs are provided as estimates and are intended solely for general informational purposes. To fully comprehend all associated costs and fees related to the terms of any employment agreement for this country, please contact our Sales team for a quote.

Standard working hours are 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week. The standard workweek is from Monday to Friday. The maximum hours are 48 hours per week.

Overtime payment is not mandatory. Hours outside of standard work hours are considered overtime. 

The maximum average weekly working hours (including overtime) over a 4 month period cannot exceed 48 hours. 

There is no statutory overtime pay, and overtime compensation is based on the employment agreement. Employers can provide compensation financially or provide paid time off at a future date.