Minimum wage in Ireland

A statutory national minimum wage

Ireland has a National Minimum Wage, set per hour. An independent Low Pay Commission recommends the rate each year and the Government decides.

Headline figure (second half of 2026)

2,391 EUR per month

Eurostat's gross, full-time monthly figure; 13th and 14th-month payments are spread over twelve months.

The law itself states the minimum as an hourly rate.

Roughly US$2,680 a month for a full-time worker, at exchange rates of 2026-10-09. This is a rough comparison only and does not show buying power.

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Who sets it

The National Minimum Wage Act sets the system. The Low Pay Commission recommends the hourly rate and the Government sets it by order.

How it changes

It is reviewed each year and usually takes effect on 1 January.

Who is covered, and who is treated differently

Some younger workers and trainees are covered by lower percentage rates.
Employers must give employees a statement of their pay.

What to watch for

The monthly figure shown is Eurostat's full-time equivalent of the hourly rate.

Understand the legal system first

Ireland belongs to the Common law family. How pay is regulated depends on how the legal system makes and applies labour law.

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