Take-home pay calculator: Ireland
Enter a gross annual salary to estimate income tax (paye), USC & PRSI and what you keep each month and week in Ireland. It runs in your browser using the 2026 rules below.
Updated 2026-11-01 · Methodology
- Income tax (PAYE)
- €7,200
- USC
- €1,033
- PRSI
- €2,119
- Effective rate
- 20.7%
Net per year
€39,648
Per month
€3,304
Per week
€762
Estimate only — not tax advice.
2026 income tax brackets
Gross income (single person)
| Band | Rate |
|---|---|
| €0 – €44,000 | 20% |
| Over €44,000 | 40% |
- Tax credits: Personal €2,000 + Employee (PAYE) €2,000
USC & PRSI
- USC: 0.5% to €12,012, 2% to €28,700, 3% to €70,044, 8% above (none if income ≤ €13,000)
- Class A1 PRSI: 4.2% Jan–Sep 2026 and 4.35% from 1 Oct 2026 (applied pro rata), none if weekly pay ≤ €352, PRSI credit up to €12/week between €352 and €424
Example salaries
| Gross | Income tax | Contributions | Net / year | Net / month | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| €30,000 | €2,000 | €1,704 | €26,296 | €2,191 | 12.3% |
| €45,000 | €5,200 | €2,790 | €37,010 | €3,084 | 17.8% |
| €60,000 | €11,200 | €3,875 | €44,925 | €3,744 | 25.1% |
| €80,000 | €19,200 | €5,821 | €54,979 | €4,582 | 31.3% |
| €120,000 | €35,200 | €10,716 | €74,084 | €6,174 | 38.3% |
Assumptions
- Single person with no children, PAYE employee, standard USC rates.
- Salary paid evenly through the year; no pension contributions or rent credit.
Sources (2026)
FAQ
How much is take-home pay on €50,000 in Ireland?
About €39,648 a year (€3,304 a month) under the 2026 rules, after €7,200 of income tax and €3,152 of USC & PRSI. Effective rate: 20.7%. This is an estimate.
What does this calculator assume?
Single person with no children, PAYE employee, standard USC rates. Salary paid evenly through the year; no pension contributions or rent credit.
Is this tax advice?
No. It is an estimate from published rates for a typical employee. Your payslip can differ because of other income, credits, reliefs or employer schemes. Check with the tax authority or a qualified adviser.
Related
Not tax advice. Figures are estimates for a single employee with salary income only, based on the published 2026 rules. See our methodology.