National minimum wage — €14.15 / hour
€14.15 gross an hour from 1 January 2026 for employees aged 20 and over. A 39-hour week is common, not a legal full-time definition.
Updated 3 Sep 2026 Official sites linked Free · no account
Hourly → week / year
- Weekly
- €551.85
- Monthly (÷12)
- €2,391
- Yearly ×52
- €28,696
Gross. Sector EROs can be higher. Citizens Information / Irish Statute Book win.
How to use this
- 1
Confirm NMW
€14.15/h from 1 Jan 2026 — S.I. No. 472/2025.
- 2
Hours
Hourly × contracted hours. 39-hour week is a common default.
- 3
Jobs
Compare the listing, apply on the employer site.
FAQs
What is Ireland’s minimum wage in 2026?
€14.15 an hour for age 20+ from 1 January 2026. Younger rates are 90%/80%/70%.
Is 39 hours full time?
No legal definition. Many contracts use 39 hours; enter yours.
Official sources
Use these sites for the legal answer. We summarise; they decide.
Estimate. The Order and any ERO win. Not legal advice.