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Rivermate | Ireland

Employment Cost Calculator in Ireland

Hiring in Ireland? Instantly calculate your total cost to employ — taxes, benefits, and more

Updated on July 26, 2025

Employment Cost Calculator for Ireland

Calculate the total cost of employing someone in Ireland, including taxes, benefits, and our management fee.

Employer Tax Contributions

Tax Type Rate Base
PAYE (Income Tax) 20% / 40% Employee's Gross Income
PRSI (Employer) 8.8% / 11.05% Employee's Gross Income (Varies by weekly earnings)
USC (Universal Social Charge) 0.5% - 8% Employee's Gross Income
LPT (Local Property Tax) Varies Residential Property Value

Filing & Compliance

  • Submit monthly PAYE, PRSI, USC, and LPT returns by the 14th of each month (extended to 23rd via ROS).
  • Register with Revenue Commissioners for a tax registration number (PAYE, PRSI, USC).
  • Provide employees with a P60 by December 31st each year.

Income Tax Brackets

Income Range (Single Person) Tax Rate
Up to €42,000 20%
Balance 40%

Employee Contributions

Deduction Type Rate Cap
Universal Social Charge (USC) - First Band 0.5% €12,012
Universal Social Charge (USC) - Second Band 2% Next €15,370 (up to €27,382 total)
Universal Social Charge (USC) - Third Band 4.5% Next €49,357 (up to €76,739 total)
PRSI (Class A) 4.1% No specified cap, but earnings under €352/week are exempt

Personal Allowances

  • Personal Tax Credit: €2,000 for single individuals.
  • Employee Tax Credit: €2,000 (maximum).
  • Married Couple's Tax Credit: €4,000 (jointly assessed).
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