Hourly wage after tax · Ireland 2026
€18/hour after tax in Ireland.
Earning €18 per hour over a standard 40-hour week works out to €37,440 gross per year. After PAYE, USC and PRSI a single worker takes home about €31,459 — roughly €2,622 per month or €15.12 per hour net.
€18/hour: gross vs net at a glance
Gross (before tax)
Net (take-home)
Effective rate 16.0% · Marginal rate 27%
The deductions on €18/hour
What this means in practice
At €18 an hour on a 40-hour week (2080 hours over the year), Revenue takes income tax, USC and PRSI before you see the money. The figures here assume a single PAYE worker with the standard personal and PAYE tax credits and no pension contributions.
Pension contributions, the Rent Tax Credit (worth up to €1,000), Remote Working Relief and the Small Benefit Exemption can push your real take-home higher. If you work overtime, are paid weekly or your hours vary, run the full calculator with your actual pay slip details for a precise figure.
All figures use Budget 2026 rates (PRSI 4.2%, USC 3% on the third band, €44,000 single standard-rate band).