Minimum Wage Increased in Ireland from 01 January 2026 - January 01, 2026

Minimum wages have been revised in Ireland with effect from 01 January 2026. The minimum wage rates have been increased as follows:

• For national minimum wage (Aged 20 and over), from €13.50 to €14.15 per hour;
• For those aged under 18, from €9.45 to €9.91 per hour;
• For those aged 18, from €10.80 to €11.32 per hour; and
• For those aged 19, from €12.15 to €12.74 per hour.

For more information on changes, please refer to the minimum wage pages:

https://wageindicator.org/en-ie/work-in-ireland/minimum-wage

https://wageindicator.org/work/minimum-wage/countries/ireland

Note: This minimum wage increase might not reflect the inflationary trends.