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Ireland · 2026

Ireland Salary Calculator

Enter your gross salary to estimate your take-home pay after income tax, USC and PRSI for a single PAYE worker.

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Single PAYE worker with standard €4,000 tax credits.

Take-home pay
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Source: Revenue (Budget 2026), single PAYE worker

How Irish take-home pay is calculated

Your take-home pay is your gross salary minus income tax, USC and PRSI. This calculator uses the 2026 rates from Budget 2026 for a single PAYE worker.

Income tax and credits

Income up to the €44,000 standard-rate cut-off is taxed at 20%, and the balance at 40%. Tax credits of €4,000 (the €2,000 Personal credit plus the €2,000 Employee credit) are then subtracted from the tax due.

USC and PRSI

The Universal Social Charge applies above €13,000 in bands from 0.5% to 8%. PRSI is a flat 4.2% of gross pay for a Class A employee in early 2026.

Married/jointly-assessed cut-offs, pension relief and the 1 October 2026 PRSI increase to 4.35% are not applied here.

Frequently asked questions

How much tax will I pay in Ireland?

Income up to the €44,000 standard-rate cut-off is taxed at 20% and the rest at 40%, less €4,000 of tax credits (Personal plus PAYE) for a single worker. On top of that you pay USC and PRSI on your gross pay.

What is USC?

The Universal Social Charge applies to gross income above €13,000, charged in bands of 0.5%, 2%, 3% and 8%. If your income is €13,000 or less you pay no USC at all.

What is PRSI?

Pay Related Social Insurance for a Class A employee is 4.2% of gross pay in early 2026, rising to 4.35% from 1 October 2026. This calculator uses the 4.2% rate.

Are tax credits included?

Yes. The €2,000 Personal credit and €2,000 Employee (PAYE) credit are applied for a single worker, reducing your income tax by €4,000 before USC and PRSI.