Key facts at a glance
Currency
EUR
Employer cost
≈ 11.05%
Payroll cycle
Monthly or weekly
Probation
Up to 12 months
Notice period
1–8 weeks by tenure
Annual leave
20 working days
Working hours
48 hours / week max.
Capital
Dublin
What employers should know
- Employer PRSI contributions
- Pension auto-enrolment from 2026
- Strong tech and life-sciences hub
Contracts
Employment contracts in Ireland should set out salary, hours (48 hours / week max.), probation (Up to 12 months) and notice terms. We issue locally compliant contracts in days.
Payroll & taxes
Payroll typically runs monthly or weekly in EUR. Employer social contributions are around ≈ 11.05% of gross salary.
Leave & benefits
Employees are entitled to 20 working days of annual leave plus public holidays. Competitive packages often add health cover and allowances.
Termination
Notice is 1–8 weeks by tenure. Terminations must follow local procedure — our specialists manage it to reduce risk.
Figures are indicative and change regularly. Confirm current rules with our team before making an offer.