Take Home Pay Ireland 2020

How much is deducted from wages in Ireland – What is the Take Home Pay ?

As well as Income Tax – most workers in Ireland also have PRSI and USC deducted from their pay.

USC is a more recent tax on income –  introduced in 2011 as one of the austerity measures. USC was reduced slightly from Jan 1st 2020.
See more about USC or Universal Social Charge Here.

PRSI – or “Pay Related Social Insurance ” is another deduction from pay  – it is supposed to be a deduction that goes towards social welfare and pensions.

For private-sector employees – the majority of people pay PRSI at 4% . PRSI it is charged on all income – but you are exempt if your earnings are under €18300 a year.

For a single person over 18 – here are some worked examples showing the gross pay, PRSI and USC deductions and the annual and monthly take-home pay.
The minimum wage in Ireland from February 1st 2020 is increased to €10.10 per hour

On an annual basis – for someone working 39 hours a week on the minimum wage comes to  €20483 – which gives a take-home pay of €18,889 h or €363 a week.

Deductions and Take-Home Pay for a Single PAYE earner in 2020

Deductions and Take-Home Pay for a Couple (With One  PAYE earner) in 2020

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