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. 1

    Confirm NMW

    €14.15/h from 1 Jan 2026 — S.I. No. 472/2025.

  2. 2

    Hours

    Hourly × contracted hours. 39-hour week is a common default.

  3. 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.