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Ireland
Last Update by , 28 Apr 2025
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Exchange Rate
27 Oct 2025
Cost of Living
Indicative value for a working adult in a city: Dublin
Publicly available data (Numbeo, etc..), verified by Marco’s in-country staff
| Living Requirement | Indicative Amount (EUR) |
|---|---|
| McDonalds Set Meal | 9.50 |
| Monthly Train and Bus Tickets | 96 |
| 3 Bedrooms Rental (City Center) | 3,534 |
| 3 Bedrooms Rental (Outskirt) | 2,920 |
Current Inflation Rate
2.0%
Wage
Minimum Wages
- Hourly rates (from 1st of January 2025):
- 20+ years: 13.50
- 19 years: 12.15
- 18 years: 10.80
- Under 18: 9.45
Median Salary
Estimated based on general positions such as HR, Accounting, Admin roles, in tier one cities.
| Job Level | Monthly Salary (EUR) |
|---|---|
|
Entry-Level
Fresh Graduate
|
2,500 |
|
Mid-Level
5 Years
|
3,000 |
|
Experienced & Managerial Level
10 Years
|
4,000 |
|
Specialized & Senior-Level
15 Years
|
5,000 |
Annual Salary Growth
4%
Statutory Contribution
Country Level
| Type | Employer Rates | Employee Rates | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pay-Related Social Insurance (PRSI) |
Weekly earnings up to 527 EUR: 8.9% Weekly earnings over 527 EUR: 11.15% |
Weekly earnings over 352 EUR: 4.1% | All staff apart from self employed |
| Universal Social Charge (USC) | - |
First 12,012 EUR per year : 0.50%, Next 13,748 EUR: 2%, Next 44,284 EUR : 4% Balance : 8% |
All staff below the age of 70 |
Other Benefit
Other common employment benefits in Ireland include:
- Enhanced Pension: Employers pay more than the minimum of 3% per month
- Private Health Insurance: Around 50 EUR per month
- Work from Home Allowance: 30.20 EUR per day
Income Tax
Residents
-
Tax period: 1st January – 31st December
Filing start date: On or before 31st October of following year
Country Level
| Taxable Income | Rate |
|---|---|
|
Single & widowed persons (no dependent children) up to 44,000 |
20% Balance: 40% |
|
Single & widowed persons (dependent children) up to 48,000 |
20% Balance: 40% |
|
Married couple (one income) up to 53,000 |
20% Balance: 40% |
|
Married couple (two incomes) up to 88,000 |
20% Balance: 40% |
Non-residents
- Taxed the same as residents
Working Hours
Statutory
40 Hours
8 hours a day, 5 days a week
Typical practice
40 Hours
Monday - Friday
Overtime
No statutory levels of overtime pay for working extra hours
- 48 hours maximum in a week
Employment Contract
Fixed-Term
Contract Format
Must be in writing, in English (printed or electronically), signed and dated by both parties and a copy sent to staff
Payroll Currency
EUR
Probation
Probationary Periods must be Proportionate to the Length of a Fixed Term Contract
Contract Period
Typically lasts no more than 1 year including renewals
Termination
The contract may be terminated by the employer, the employee or by mutual agreement
| Voluntary Resignation | Involuntary Termination | Economic Layoff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notice Period - Probation | - Minimum 1 week, usually agreed up to 2 weeks | - Minimum 1 week, usually agreed up to 2 weeks | - Minimum 1 week, usually agreed up to 2 weeks |
| Notice Period - Regular | Notice for staff: - 13 weeks- 2 years’ service: 1 week - 2-5 years’ service: 2 weeks |
Notice for employers: - 13 weeks- 2 years’ service: 1 week - 2-5 years’ service: 2 weeks |
Notice for employers: - 13 weeks- 2 years’ service: 1 week - 2-5 years’ service: 2 weeks |
| Severance Pay | - Not Entitled | - Not Entitled | - Not entitled |
Public Holiday
9 days
Country Level
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| 01 Jan | New Year's Day |
| 03 Feb | St. Brigid’s Day |
| 17 Mar | St. Patrick's Day |
| 21 Apr | Easter Monday |
| 05 May | May Day |
| 02 Jun | June Bank Holiday |
| 04 Aug | August Bank Holiday |
| 27 Oct | October Bank Holiday |
| 25 Dec | Christams Day |
| 26 Dec | St. Stephen's Day |
Leave
| Leave Type | Entitlement | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Leave | 20 working days per year including public holidays | All staff |
| Sick Leave | Up to 1 year | All staff with over 13 weeks' service |
| Maternity Leave | 42 weeks | All expectant mothers |
| Paternity Leave | 7 weeks | All expectant fathers |
| Parent's Leave | Up to 9 weeks | All staff with 1 year service |
| Adoptive Leave | 24 weeks | All staff adopting a child |
| Parental Leave | Up to 26 weeks | All staff with 1 year service |
| Carer’s Leave | Up to 2 years | All staff caring for someone full-time with 8 weeks' service in the past 26 weeks |
Reference
- https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/in/Dublin
- https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employment/employment-rights-and-conditions/pay-and-employment/minimum-wage/
- https://www.gov.ie/en/service/dbd16-a-guide-to-working-in-ireland/
- https://www.jobted.ie/salary
- https://www.gov.ie/en/service/dbd16-a-guide-to-working-in-ireland/
- https://www.revenue.ie/en/jobs-and-pensions/calculating-your-income-tax/how-income-tax-is-calculated.aspx
- https://www.revenue.ie/en/corporate/press-office/budget-information/2024/budget-summary.pdf
- https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employment/employment-rights-and-conditions/contracts-of-employment/contract-of-employment/#l38015
- https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social-welfare/irish-social-welfare-system/social-insurance-prsi/paying-social-insurance/
- https://www.revenue.ie/en/jobs-and-pensions/usc/standard-rates-thresholds.aspx
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Last updated: 28 Apr 2025
Exchange Rate
Currency (EUR)
- 1 CNY = 0.185 EUR
- 1 USD = 1.32 EUR
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Cost of Living
Indicative value for a working adult in a city: Dublin
Publicly available data (Numbeo, etc..), verified by Marco’s in-country staff
| Living Requirement | Indicative Amount (EUR) |
|---|---|
| McDonalds Set Meal | 9.50 |
| Monthly Train and Bus Tickets | 96 |
| 3 Bedrooms Rental (City Center) | 3,534 |
| 3 Bedrooms Rental (Outskirt) | 2,920 |
Current Inflation Rate
2.0%
Wage
Minimum Wages
- Hourly rates (from 1st of January 2025):
- 20+ years: 13.50
- 19 years: 12.15
- 18 years: 10.80
- Under 18: 9.45
Median Salary
Estimated based on general positions such as HR, Accounting, Admin roles, in tier one cities.
| Job Level | Monthly Salary (EUR) |
|---|---|
|
Entry-Level
Fresh Graduate
|
2,500 |
|
Mid-Level
5 Years
|
3,000 |
|
Experienced & Managerial Level
10 Years
|
4,000 |
|
Specialized & Senior-Level
15 Years
|
5,000 |
Annual Salary Growth
4%
Statutory Contribution
Country Level
| Type | Employer Rates | Employee Rates | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pay-Related Social Insurance (PRSI) |
Weekly earnings up to 527 EUR: 8.9% Weekly earnings over 527 EUR: 11.15% |
Weekly earnings over 352 EUR: 4.1% | All staff apart from self employed |
| Universal Social Charge (USC) | - |
First 12,012 EUR per year : 0.50%, Next 13,748 EUR: 2%, Next 44,284 EUR : 4% Balance : 8% |
All staff below the age of 70 |
Other Benefit
Other common employment benefits in Ireland include:
- Enhanced Pension: Employers pay more than the minimum of 3% per month
- Private Health Insurance: Around 50 EUR per month
- Work from Home Allowance: 30.20 EUR per day
Income Tax
Residents
-
Tax period: 1st January – 31st December
Filing start date: On or before 31st October of following year
Country Level
| Taxable Income | Rate |
|---|---|
|
Single & widowed persons (no dependent children) up to 44,000 |
20% Balance: 40% |
|
Single & widowed persons (dependent children) up to 48,000 |
20% Balance: 40% |
|
Married couple (one income) up to 53,000 |
20% Balance: 40% |
|
Married couple (two incomes) up to 88,000 |
20% Balance: 40% |
Non-residents
- Taxed the same as residents
Working Hours
Statutory
40 Hours
8 hours a day, 5 days a week
Typical practice
40 Hours
Monday - Friday
Overtime
No statutory levels of overtime pay for working extra hours
- 48 hours maximum in a week
Employment Contract
Permanent
Full-time contracts, working hours and working days must be specified
Probation
Up to 6 months, can be extended for another 6 months (maximum of 12 months)
Termination
The contract may be terminated by the employer, the employee or by mutual agreement
| Voluntary Resignation | Involuntary Termination | Economic Layoff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notice Period - Probation | - Minimum 1 week, usually agreed up to 2 weeks | - Minimum 1 week, usually agreed up to 2 weeks | - Minimum 1 week, usually agreed up to 2 weeks |
| Notice Period - Regular | Notice for staff: - 13 weeks- 2 years’ service: 1 week - 2-5 years’ service: 2 weeks - 5-10 years’ service: 4 weeks - 10-15 years’ service: 6 weeks - 15+ years’ service: 8 weeks |
Notice for employers: - 13 weeks- 2 years’ service: 1 week - 2-5 years’ service: 2 weeks - 5-10 years’ service: 4 weeks - 10-15 years’ service: 6 weeks - 15+ years’ service: 8 weeks |
Notice for employers: - 13 weeks- 2 years’ service: 1 week - 2-5 years’ service: 2 weeks - 5-10 years’ service: 4 weeks - 10-15 years’ service: 6 weeks - 15+ years’ service: 8 weeks |
| Severance Pay | - Not entitled | Severance: - Staff with 2+ years of service unless asked to take voluntary redundancy which a settlement payment will be due. - Redundancy: Paid tax-free and capped at 600 EUR per week. Two week’s pay for every year of service + 1 further week’s pay | Severance: - Staff with 2+ years of service unless asked to take voluntary redundancy which a settlement payment will be due. - Redundancy: Paid tax-free and capped at 600 EUR per week. Two week’s pay for every year of service + 1 further week’s pay |
Fixed-Term
Probation
Probationary Periods must be Proportionate to the Length of a Fixed Term Contract
Termination
The contract may be terminated by the employer, the employee or by mutual agreement
| Voluntary Resignation | Involuntary Termination | Economic Layoff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notice Period - Probation | - Minimum 1 week, usually agreed up to 2 weeks | - Minimum 1 week, usually agreed up to 2 weeks | - Minimum 1 week, usually agreed up to 2 weeks |
| Notice Period - Regular | Notice for staff: - 13 weeks- 2 years’ service: 1 week - 2-5 years’ service: 2 weeks |
Notice for employers: - 13 weeks- 2 years’ service: 1 week - 2-5 years’ service: 2 weeks |
Notice for employers: - 13 weeks- 2 years’ service: 1 week - 2-5 years’ service: 2 weeks |
| Severance Pay | - Not Entitled | - Not Entitled | - Not entitled |
Public Holiday
9 days
2025
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
Leave
| Leave Type | Entitlement | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Leave | 20 working days per year including public holidays | All staff |
| Sick Leave | Up to 1 year | All staff with over 13 weeks' service |
| Maternity Leave | 42 weeks | All expectant mothers |
| Paternity Leave | 7 weeks | All expectant fathers |
| Parent's Leave | Up to 9 weeks | All staff with 1 year service |
| Adoptive Leave | 24 weeks | All staff adopting a child |
| Parental Leave | Up to 26 weeks | All staff with 1 year service |
| Carer’s Leave | Up to 2 years | All staff caring for someone full-time with 8 weeks' service in the past 26 weeks |
Reference
- https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/in/Dublin
- https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employment/employment-rights-and-conditions/pay-and-employment/minimum-wage/
- https://www.gov.ie/en/service/dbd16-a-guide-to-working-in-ireland/
- https://www.jobted.ie/salary
- https://www.gov.ie/en/service/dbd16-a-guide-to-working-in-ireland/
- https://www.revenue.ie/en/jobs-and-pensions/calculating-your-income-tax/how-income-tax-is-calculated.aspx
- https://www.revenue.ie/en/corporate/press-office/budget-information/2024/budget-summary.pdf
- https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employment/employment-rights-and-conditions/contracts-of-employment/contract-of-employment/#l38015
- https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social-welfare/irish-social-welfare-system/social-insurance-prsi/paying-social-insurance/
- https://www.revenue.ie/en/jobs-and-pensions/usc/standard-rates-thresholds.aspx
Contact Info
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8 Marina Boulevard, MBFC Tower 1, #11-01, Singapore, 018981
+65 6653 4334 -
China (Headquarters)
79 Jianguo Road, China Central Place Tower 2, #09-52, Beijing, 100025
+86 10 6580 0555 -
China (Service Center)
23 Dagong Street, Eton Place Tower 2, Unit 1808, Dalian, 116001
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United States
445 S Figueroa St, 31st Floor, Los Angeles, California, 90071
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United Kingdom
71 - 75 Shelton Street, London, England GB
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Netherlands
Vijzelstraat 68, 1017 HL, Amsterdam
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Australia
Level 22, Salesforce Tower, 180 George Street, Sydney, NSW 2000