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Free Irish tax tool · 2026

Ireland Take-Home Pay & Tax Calculator

Estimate your net salary, Income Tax, USC and PRSI. Compare PAYE salary with a contractor day-rate income equivalent, and see the impact of pension contributions.

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Assumed eligible for Income Tax relief; age-related limits and earnings cap not validated. Pension does not reduce USC or PRSI here.

Your estimated take-home

Net pay · per month

€3,744

74.9% of gross earnings retained after tax and pension

Gross income€5,000
Income Tax (PAYE)-€933
Universal Social Charge-€111
Employee PRSI (Class A estimate)-€212
Pension contribution-€0
Take-home pay€3,744

Effective Income Tax + USC + PRSI rate: 25.1%

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How the 2026 Irish take-home pay estimate works

1. Income Tax

20% on the first €44,000 for a single person (€53,000 for a one-income married couple), then 40%, less eligible tax credits. This model assumes the standard employee credit.

2. USC

For standard USC, income up to €13,000 is exempt; above this threshold the progressive 0.5%, 2%, 3% and 8% bands apply. Qualifying reduced rates can be selected.

3. PRSI

Estimated Class A employee contributions reflect the 4.2% rate through September and 4.35% from October 2026, with a simplified weekly threshold and credit calculation.

Frequently asked questions

Is this calculator free?

Yes. No email address or registration is needed.

Can contractors use it?

Yes, to estimate a PAYE-equivalent salary from daily rates and billable days. It does not model an umbrella company, a proprietary director's tax position, Class S PRSI, corporation tax or dividend extraction.

Will my actual payslip match?

Not necessarily. Actual payroll depends on Revenue Payroll Notifications, cumulative payroll, tax credit allocation, PRSI weeks, pension relief limits, benefits, auto-enrolment, other income and individual circumstances. Married two-income households are not modelled.

Important: Illustrative 2026 estimate only, not a tax return, payslip or personalised advice. For accuracy, confirm your tax credits and PRSI class with Revenue and seek professional advice. Updated for 2026 rules; 2027 announced changes are not applied.

Official sources and methodology