At a glance
- There is a new headline minimum wage rate of EUR14.15 per hour.
- The new rate has been in effect since 1 January 2026.
The statutory minimum wage is dependant on the age of the employee. The minimum wage rates currently effective are:
- Aged 20 and over: EUR14.15
- Aged 19: EUR12.74
- Aged: 18: EUR11.32
- Aged under 18: EUR9.91
In April 2025, the Irish government announced plans to implement a national living wage by 2029. The living wage will be set at 60% of the median wage in any given year and phased in via incremental increases to the minimum wage.
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