Statutory minimum wage in Ireland (2026)
Last reviewed: 13 October 2026
In short: Ireland has a statutory national minimum wage set per hour. From 1 January 2026 the rate for employees aged 20 and over is €14.15 per hour, with lower rates for employees aged 19 and under.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| National statutory minimum wageEmployees | Yes [1] |
| Current adult minimum wage (gross)Employees | €14.15 per hour [1] |
| Age bands, reduced rates and exclusionsEmployees | Hourly rates from 1 January 2026: aged 20 and over €14.15; aged 19 €12.74; aged 18 €11.32; under 18 €9.91. [2] |
| Next scheduled changeEmployees | 1 January 2027 [3] |
| Amount from next change (gross)Employees | €14.94 per hour [3] |
Notes
- Gross hourly rate, from 1 January 2026. Board and lodging allowances may count towards it up to set maxima (Article 3 of the Order).
- Craft apprentices and employees who are close relatives of a sole-trader employer are excluded from the minimum wage.
- Announced in Budget 2027 for people aged 20 and over: an increase of €0.79 to €14.94 per hour from 1 January 2027. Citizens Information states that the change requires legislation, so it is not yet in force.
Sources
- Irish Statute Book: S.I. No. 472/2025 - National Minimum Wage Order 2025 (consulted 13 October 2026) · all sources
- Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment (gov.ie): National Minimum Wage increase on 1 January 2026 (consulted 13 October 2026) · all sources
- Citizens Information: Minimum wage (consulted 15 October 2026) · all sources
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