Ireland

Ireland is a favored destination for global employers due to its strong economy, highly educated workforce, EU membership, and business-friendly tax environment. It's home to the European headquarters of many leading tech and pharmaceutical companies. However, employers must follow statutory rules covering payroll, leave, social insurance, and employment rights to stay compliant.
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EOR
Payroll
Contractor of Record
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
Employer Taxes
8.80% to 11.05%

Overview

Population
~5.2 million
Language
Irish, English
Capital
Dublin
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Country code
+353
Min wage
12.70 EUR/hour
Working hours
9 AM - 5 PM
Weekdays
Monday to Friday
Work hours per week
39 - 40 hours

Payroll

Salaried Employees
Time-Based Employees

Monthly

13th Salary

 Not mandatory in Ireland, but sometimes offered as a bonus

Avg employer tax

8.80% to 11.05%

Tax Breakdown

Employer Contributions: ~11.05%

Pay Related Social Insurance (PRSI)
8.8%–11.05% based on employee income
Training Levy (NTF Levy)
Included in PRSI

Employee Contributions: ~20%–30%+

PRSI
4%

Universal Social Charge (USC):

Up to €12,012
0.5%
€12,013–€22,920
2%
€22,921–€70,044
4.5%
Over €70,045
8%

Income Tax (Progressive):

Up to €42,000
20%
Over €42,000
40%

VAT

VAT
  • 23%
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Employer cost
Total monthly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross monthly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net monthly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross monthly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
Employer cost
Total yearly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross yearly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net yearly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross yearly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
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How it works

Onboarding Process

Onboarding in Ireland typically includes the following steps to ensure a smooth transition for new hires:

Employment Contract

  • Must be issued within 5 days of the start date
  • Include job title, pay, working hours, leave, probation period, benefits, and termination terms
  • Must reference any applicable collective agreements

Payroll Setup

  • Must be issued within 5 days of the start date
  • Include job title, pay, working hours, leave, probation period, benefits, and termination terms
  • Must reference any applicable collective agreements

Payroll Setup

  • Register with Revenue Commissioners
  • File payroll using PAYE Modernisation (real-time reporting)
  • Deduct PAYE, PRSI, and USC

Documents to Collect:

  • PPS number (Irish tax ID)
  • Proof of identity and right to work
  • Bank details

Other Requirements

  • Enroll in Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme (starting late 2024) if applicable
  • Provide access to employee handbook and GDPR policies
  • Ensure health & safety orientation is completed

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

Key Elements of an Employment Contract in Ireland
When drafting an employment contract for employees in Ireland, the following key elements should be included:

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

Employee Leave Policies

Sick days
  • From 2025, employees are entitled to up to 7 paid sick days/year, increasing to 10 by 2026
  • Statutory Sick Pay is at 70% of normal wage, capped at €110/day
  • Must be medically certified
Maternity leave
  • 26 weeks of leave, paid by the Department of Social Protection
  • Flat-rate maternity benefit (subject to eligibility)
  • Optional additional 16 weeks unpaid leave
Paternity leave
  • 2 weeks paid leave
  • Paid by the government at a flat rate
  • Must be taken within 6 months of child’s birth or adoption

Parent’s Leave:

  • 7 weeks per parent (as of 2024), paid by the government
  • Must be taken before the child’s 2nd birthday or 2nd year of adoption

Parental Leave:

  • 26 weeks unpaid leave per parent, per child
  • Available until the child turns 12

Annual Leave
  • Minimum 20 days/year for full-time employees
  • Part-time employees earn leave pro-rata
  • Many companies offer 25+ days as a standard benefit
9 Public holidays in Ireland

Note: Employees are entitled to 9 paid public holidays. If they’re required to work, they must receive paid time off in lieu or additional compensation.

1st
New Year's Day
17th
St. Patrick’s Day
21st
Easter
5th
Early May Bank Holiday
2nd
June Bank Holiday
5th
August Bank Holiday
28th
October Bank Holiday
25th
Christmas Day
26th
St. Stephen’s Day
  • 1 Jan: Friday, New Year's Day
  • 17 Mar: Wednesday, St. Patrick's Day
  • 5 Apr: Monday, Easter Monday
  • 3 May: Monday, May Day
  • 7 Jun: Monday, June Bank Holiday
  • 2 Aug: Monday, August Bank Holiday
  • 25 Oct: Monday, October Bank Holiday
  • 25 Dec: Saturday, Christmas Day
  • 26 Dec: Sunday, St. Stephen's Day

Termination Process

Permissible Grounds

  • Redundancy
  • Misconduct
  • Performance
  • Mutual agreement
  • Termination must follow fair procedures, especially after 12 months of service

Notice Period

  • Depends on length of service:
    • 13 weeks – 2 years: 1 week
    • 2–5 years: 2 weeks
    • 5–10 years: 4 weeks
    • 10–15 years: 6 weeks
    • 15+ years: 8 weeks
  • Employment contract may provide longer notice

Severance Pay

  • Required only in redundancy situations
  • Employees with 2+ years of service receive:
    • 2 weeks’ gross pay per year of service + 1 additional week
    • Statutory cap applies; many employers offer enhanced packages

Probation Period

  • Up to 6 months, extendable to 12 months with written justification
  • Dismissal during probation must still follow fair procedures

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

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Ireland

Ireland is a favored destination for global employers due to its strong economy, highly educated workforce, EU membership, and business-friendly tax environment. It's home to the European headquarters of many leading tech and pharmaceutical companies. However, employers must follow statutory rules covering payroll, leave, social insurance, and employment rights to stay compliant.
Contractor Management
EOR
Payroll
Contractor of Record
العملة
Euro (EUR)
تردد الرواتب
Monthly
ضرائب أصحاب العمل
8.80% to 11.05%

نظرة عامة

التركيبة السكانية
~5.2 million
اللغة
Irish, English
العاصمة
Dublin
العملة
Euro (EUR)
رمز الاتصال الدولي
+353
الحد الأدنى للأجور
12.70 EUR/hour
ساعات العمل
9 AM - 5 PM
أيام الأسبوع
Monday to Friday
ساعات العمل اسبوعيا
39 - 40 hours

الرواتب

الموظفون برواتب ثابتة
الموظفون بنظام الأجر الزمني

Monthly

13th Salary

 Not mandatory in Ireland, but sometimes offered as a bonus

متوسط ​​ضريبة صاحب العمل

8.80% to 11.05%

تحصيل الضرائب

Employer Contributions: ~11.05%

Pay Related Social Insurance (PRSI)
8.8%–11.05% based on employee income
Training Levy (NTF Levy)
Included in PRSI

Employee Contributions: ~20%–30%+

PRSI
4%

Universal Social Charge (USC):

Up to €12,012
0.5%
€12,013–€22,920
2%
€22,921–€70,044
4.5%
Over €70,045
8%

Income Tax (Progressive):

Up to €42,000
20%
Over €42,000
40%

ضريبة القيمة المضافة

ضريبة القيمة المضافة
  • 23%
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تكلفة صاحب العمل
إجمالي تكلفة التوظيف الشهرية
GBP 9,633
إجمالي تكاليف الراتب الشهري
GBP 8,334
الضرائب والمساهمات المقدرة
GBP 8,334
تكلفة الموظف
صافي الراتب الشهري

GBP 5,137
الراتب الشهري الإجمالي
GBP 8,334
الضرائب المقدرة والضمان الاجتماعي
GBP 8,334
تكلفة صاحب العمل
إجمالي تكلفة التوظيف السنوية
GBP 9,633
إجمالي تكاليف الرواتب السنوية
GBP 8,334
الضرائب والمساهمات المقدرة
GBP 8,334
تكلفة الموظف
صافي الراتب السنوي

GBP 5,137
الراتب السنوي الإجمالي
GBP 8,334
الضرائب المقدرة والضمان الاجتماعي
GBP 8,334
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عملية الانضمام

تشمل عملية التوظيف في Ireland عادة الخطوات التالية لضمان انتقال سلس للموظفين الجدد:

Employment Contract

  • Must be issued within 5 days of the start date
  • Include job title, pay, working hours, leave, probation period, benefits, and termination terms
  • Must reference any applicable collective agreements

Payroll Setup

  • Must be issued within 5 days of the start date
  • Include job title, pay, working hours, leave, probation period, benefits, and termination terms
  • Must reference any applicable collective agreements

Payroll Setup

  • Register with Revenue Commissioners
  • File payroll using PAYE Modernisation (real-time reporting)
  • Deduct PAYE, PRSI, and USC

Documents to Collect:

  • PPS number (Irish tax ID)
  • Proof of identity and right to work
  • Bank details

Other Requirements

  • Enroll in Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme (starting late 2024) if applicable
  • Provide access to employee handbook and GDPR policies
  • Ensure health & safety orientation is completed

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

العناصر الأساسية في عقد العمل في Ireland
عند إعداد عقد عمل للموظفين في Ireland يجب تضمين العناصر الأساسية التالية:

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

سياسات إجازات الموظفين

الإجازات المرضية
  • From 2025, employees are entitled to up to 7 paid sick days/year, increasing to 10 by 2026
  • Statutory Sick Pay is at 70% of normal wage, capped at €110/day
  • Must be medically certified
إجازة الأمومة
  • 26 weeks of leave, paid by the Department of Social Protection
  • Flat-rate maternity benefit (subject to eligibility)
  • Optional additional 16 weeks unpaid leave
إجازة الأبوة
  • 2 weeks paid leave
  • Paid by the government at a flat rate
  • Must be taken within 6 months of child’s birth or adoption

Parent’s Leave:

  • 7 weeks per parent (as of 2024), paid by the government
  • Must be taken before the child’s 2nd birthday or 2nd year of adoption

Parental Leave:

  • 26 weeks unpaid leave per parent, per child
  • Available until the child turns 12

Annual Leave
  • Minimum 20 days/year for full-time employees
  • Part-time employees earn leave pro-rata
  • Many companies offer 25+ days as a standard benefit
9 عطلات رسمية في Ireland

Note: Employees are entitled to 9 paid public holidays. If they’re required to work, they must receive paid time off in lieu or additional compensation.

1st
New Year's Day
17th
St. Patrick’s Day
21st
Easter
5th
Early May Bank Holiday
2nd
June Bank Holiday
5th
August Bank Holiday
28th
October Bank Holiday
25th
Christmas Day
26th
St. Stephen’s Day
  • 1 Jan: Friday, New Year's Day
  • 17 Mar: Wednesday, St. Patrick's Day
  • 5 Apr: Monday, Easter Monday
  • 3 May: Monday, May Day
  • 7 Jun: Monday, June Bank Holiday
  • 2 Aug: Monday, August Bank Holiday
  • 25 Oct: Monday, October Bank Holiday
  • 25 Dec: Saturday, Christmas Day
  • 26 Dec: Sunday, St. Stephen's Day

عملية إنهاء العقود

Permissible Grounds

  • Redundancy
  • Misconduct
  • Performance
  • Mutual agreement
  • Termination must follow fair procedures, especially after 12 months of service

Notice Period

  • Depends on length of service:
    • 13 weeks – 2 years: 1 week
    • 2–5 years: 2 weeks
    • 5–10 years: 4 weeks
    • 10–15 years: 6 weeks
    • 15+ years: 8 weeks
  • Employment contract may provide longer notice

Severance Pay

  • Required only in redundancy situations
  • Employees with 2+ years of service receive:
    • 2 weeks’ gross pay per year of service + 1 additional week
    • Statutory cap applies; many employers offer enhanced packages

Probation Period

  • Up to 6 months, extendable to 12 months with written justification
  • Dismissal during probation must still follow fair procedures

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

_'s Booming Remote Workforce

Challenges of Remote Hiring in _

Simplifying Remote Hiring in _ with RemotePass 

نمِّ فريقك في Ireland
مع ريموت باس

Ireland is ideal for hiring EU-based talent, but employers must stay on top of PAYE rules, statutory leave, and sick pay reforms. With RemotePass, you can compliantly hire full-time employees and contractors in Ireland—without opening a legal entity. We manage contracts, payroll, taxes, and compliance so you can build your team seamlessly.

يصبح بناء فريق عالمي وتوسيعه مهمة سهلة مع ريموت باس. منصتنا تبسّط تعقيدات التوظيف والرواتب والامتثال القانوني في أكثر من 150 دولة، بما في ذلك Ireland.

مع ريموت باس، يمكنك ضم الموظفين الدوليين بسرعة، وإدارة الرواتب، وضمان الامتثال القانوني، وتقديم مزايا تنافسية — كل ذلك من مكان واحد. ركّز على تنمية أعمالك، ودع المهام الإدارية والقانونية علينا.

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