Ireland
Expand your global workforce in Ireland
Your guide to the employment landscape, working customs and local labor laws in Ireland
Capital
Dublin
Currency
Euro
Languages
Irish, English
GDP per Capita
$102,217.44
Employer Tax
8.80% - 11.05%
Payroll Frequency
Weekly or Monthly
Talent overview
Ireland is well known for its unique scenic view, sparsely populated within the country. The Republic of Ireland has developed with a boasting economy in recent years. Ireland holds the global ranking of 4th of 186 in the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The country mainly focuses on services in high-tech, financial services, agribusinesses, and life sciences.
Major economic hubs:
Dublin, Cork, Galway
Skills in demand:
Technology, Construction, Accounting and Finance, Creative designing
Top local universities in Ireland
Trinity College Dublin
Ranking:
Local: 1
World: 205
University College Dublin
Ranking:
Local: 2
World: 373
University College Cork
Ranking:
Local: 3
World: 465
Dublin City University
Ranking:
Local: 4
World: 599
University of Limerick
Ranking:
Local: 5
World: 658
Top Local Job Boards:
Indeed Ireland, Jobs.ie, GoogleForJobs
Number of LinkedIn users:
2,632,000
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Salary Data
The table below mentions the average salary in Ireland for most common jobs:
| Job Title | Average Monthly Salary (EUR) | Average Monthly Salary (USD) |
| Financial Manager | 6450 | 6873.22 |
| General Manager | 6030 | 6425.66 |
| Business Development Manager | 5490 | 5850.23 |
| Business Analyst | 4040 | 4305.08 |
| Financial Analyst | 4260 | 4539.52 |
| Project Manager | 3580 | 3814.90 |
Employ in Ireland
Employing in Ireland
There are statutory laws to hire from the Republic of Ireland; the employer must have knowledge of specific laws, leaves, allowances, and bonuses. This section provides all the information for the employer.
Employee Contract
The employment contract is necessary for employment; it can be verbal or written. The employment contract consists of all the information for the employee to know about the employer along with the benefits.
Probation Period
The probationary period for employees ranges from 6 – 12 months.
Public and Provincial Holidays
| Date | Name | Type |
| January 1 | New Year’s Day | National Holiday |
| February 3 | St. Brigid’s Day | National Holiday |
| March 17 | St. Patrick’s Day | National Holiday |
| April 21 | Easter Monday | National Holiday |
| May 5 | May Day | National Holiday |
| June 2 | June Bank Holiday | National Holiday |
| August 4 | August Bank Holiday | National Holiday |
| October 27 | October Bank Holiday | National Holiday |
| December 25 | Christmas Day | National Holiday |
| December 26 | St. Stephen’s Day | National Holiday |
Employee Leaves
| Type of Leave | Time Period | Mandatory |
| Annual/Earned Leave | 4 weeks | Yes |
| Sick Leave | 5 days | Yes |
| Maternity Leave | 26 weeks | Yes |
Leave Compliance
Public and Provincial Holidays
Payroll in Ireland
Minimum wage
The minimum wage for people aged 20 and over is EUR 13.50.
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Overtime pay
There is no statutory law for overtime pay in Ireland. It has to be stated in the employment contract whether employees should work overtime and what pay to be received.
How taxes work
Employer Payroll Tax:
| Type of Contribution | Contributions |
| Social Security (PRSI) | 8.9% for those earning EUR 38 – 410 per week
11.15% for employees earning more |
Employee Payroll Tax:
| Type of Contribution | Contributions |
| Social Security PRSI* | 4.1% for employees earning more than EUR 352 per week |
| Universal Social Charge (USC) | 0.5% to 11% |
*PRSI: Pay Related Social Insurance
Employee Income Tax:
| Civil Status | Tax Bands (Euros) |
| Single, widowed, or a surviving civil partner without qualifying children | EUR 42,000 at 20%, balance at 40% |
| Single, widowed, or a surviving civil partner qualifying for Single Person Child Carer Credit | EUR 46,000 at 20%, balance at 40% |
| Married or in a civil partnership (one spouse or civil partner with income) | EUR 51,000 at 20%, balance at 40% |
| Married or in a civil partnership (both spouses or civil partners with income) | EUR 51,000 at 20% (with a maximum tax increase of EUR 33,000), balance at 40% |
VAT:
Value Added Tax in Ireland is 23%
Bonus
13th Month Pay:
13th-month pay is not compulsory in Ireland.
Employee Benefits:
- Social security
- Holiday Leaves
- Maternity leave
- Bonuses
- Allowances
- Personal Retirement Savings Account (PRSA)
Employee offboarding
The employer can terminate the employment contract based on any misconduct from the employee. Employees will receive any left-out remuneration and payslips after the termination of employment.
The notice period in Ireland varies as per the length of employment, as given below:
| Length of Service | Notice Period |
| 13 weeks – 2 years | 1 week |
| 2 years – 5 years | 2 weeks |
| 5 years – 10 years | 4 weeks |
| 10 years – 15 years | 6 weeks |
| 15 years or more | 8 weeks |
The Irish laws demand employees to complete at least two years of continuous service to qualify for severance pay. This pay is calculated as two weeks’ pay for each year of service, and an additional week’s pay.
Visa and
immigration
In Ireland, the visas are classified into two categories: the European Nationals (EEA) and the other for Non-European Nationals (Non-EEA). Only the Employment contract is required for EEA members, whereas Non-EEA members must apply for a work permit and green card. The validity of the Green card is two years and can be renewed further.
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Overtime Pay
Minimum Wage
- Employees aged under 18 – EUR 9.45 per hour
- Aged 18 – EUR 10.80 per hour
- Aged 19 – EUR 12.15 per hour
- Aged 20 and over – EUR 13.50 per hour
Overtime Pay
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