Ireland Income Tax Calculator 2026
Calculate your exact net salary in Ireland after PAYE + USC (Universal Social Charge) + PRSI and social security. All 2 tax brackets. Updated Q1 2026.
Your employer pays an additional €5,550 (11.1% of gross). Total employment cost = €55,550.
How income tax works in Ireland
Income tax in Ireland is administered by the Revenue Commissioners under PAYE + USC (Universal Social Charge) + PRSI. USC (Universal Social Charge) adds 0.5%–8% on top of income tax. PRSI employee rate 4.1%. Calculator includes USC and PRSI in effective rate.
Ireland uses a progressive schedule of 2 brackets: each slice of income is taxed at the rate of the band it falls in — not your highest rate applied to the whole salary. Social security (4.0% of gross) is deducted first; income tax is then applied to the remainder band-by-band.
Ireland pays salaries across 12 monthly instalments.
Key tax dates in Ireland
| Event | Date / Note |
|---|---|
| Tax year start | 1 January |
| Tax year end | 31 December |
| Filing deadline | 31 October (or mid-November for ROS online) |
| Withholding regime | PAYE + USC (Universal Social Charge) + PRSI |
Deductions and allowances
- ·Personal credit €1,875
- ·PAYE credit €1,875
- ·Pension contributions (age-banded)
- ·Health insurance relief
USC (Universal Social Charge) adds 0.5%–8% on top of income tax. PRSI employee rate 4.1%. Calculator includes USC and PRSI in effective rate.
Special tax regimes
Special Assignee Relief Programme (SARP): partial income exemption for qualifying assignees.
Read full guide →All 2 brackets for 2026
| # | Income Range (€) | Marginal | Effective at Top |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | €0 — €42,000 | 20% | 23.2% |
| 02 | €42,000 — ∞ | 40% | — |
Source · Revenue Commissioners · Data updated Q1 2026
Frequently asked
What is the income tax rate in Ireland?+
Ireland applies progressive PAYE + USC (Universal Social Charge) + PRSI rates from 20.0% on the lowest band up to 40.0% on the highest, across 2 brackets in 2026.
How much social security do you pay in Ireland?+
Employees pay 4.0% of gross salary as social security. USC (Universal Social Charge) adds 0.5%–8% on top of income tax. PRSI employee rate 4.1%. Calculator includes USC and PRSI in effective rate.
What is the PAYE + USC (Universal Social Charge) + PRSI personal allowance in Ireland?+
The main allowances are: Personal credit €1,875; PAYE credit €1,875. See §03 for the full list.
When do you file taxes in Ireland?+
The filing deadline in Ireland is 31 October (or mid-November for ROS online). Tax year runs 1 January to 31 December.
How much take-home pay on €46,000 gross in Ireland?+
On a €46,000 gross salary the effective rate is 24.1%, leaving approximately €34,896 net per year — about €2,908 per month across 12 payments. (For reference: €50,000 gross nets €37,200.)
Does Ireland have any special tax regimes for expats?+
Special Assignee Relief Programme (SARP): partial income exemption for qualifying assignees.
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