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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
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:
Local: 1
World: 205
Local: 2
World: 373
Local: 3
World: 465
Local: 4
World: 599
Local: 5
World: 658
Indeed Ireland, Jobs.ie, GoogleForJobs
2,632,000
Top Local Job Boards:
Top Local Job Boards
Number of LinkedIn users:
Number of LinkedIn users
Top Recruitment Agencies:
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 |
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.
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.
The probationary period for employees ranges from 6 – 12 months.
| Date | Name | Type |
| 1 Jan | New Year’s Day | National holiday |
| 5 Feb | St. Brigid’s Day | National holiday |
| 17 Mar | St. Patrick’s Day | National holiday |
| 1 Apr | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| 6 May | May Day | National holiday |
| 3 Jun | June Bank Holiday | National holiday |
| 5 Aug | August Bank Holiday | National holiday |
| 28 Oct | October Bank Holiday | National holiday |
| 25 Dec | Christmas Day | National holiday |
| 26 Dec | St. Stephen’s Day | National holiday |
| Type of Leave | Time Period | Mandatory |
| Annual/Earned Leave | 4 weeks | Yes |
| Sick Leave | 5 days | Yes |
| Maternity Leave | 26 weeks | Yes |
Leave Compliance
Payroll cycle
In Ireland, the payroll cycle is weekly or monthly, based on the employment contract.
Minimum wage
The minimum wage for people aged 20 and over is EUR 12.70.
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.
| Type of Contribution | Contributions |
| Social Security (PRSI) | 8.80% for employees earning less than EUR 441 per week
11.05% for employees earning more than EUR 441 per week |
| Type of Contribution | Contributions |
| Social Security PRSI* | 4% |
| Universal Social Charge (USC) | 0.5% to 11% |
*PRSI: Pay Related Social Insurance
| Filing Status | Income slabs for | |
| 20% tax | 40% tax | |
| Single or Widowed with no dependent children | 0-36,800 EUR | Above 36,800 EUR |
| One income married couple | 0-45,800 EUR | Above 45,800 EUR |
| Two income married couples (earning at least EUR 27,800 each) | 0-73,600 EUR | Above 73,600 |
Individuals aged 65 years and above are entitled to an income tax exemption. These individuals are only liable to income tax if their income is above a specified limit. These limits are increased for dependent children.
For 2023, the specified limit is:
| Individual | Income Limit (EUR) |
| Single/widowed | 18,000 |
| Married couple | 36,000 |
Value Added Tax in Ireland is 23%
13th-month pay is not compulsory in Ireland.
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.
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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