Ireland vs Latvia: tax rates and take-home pay (2026)
On €88,000 (about €88,000) you take home €58,800 in Ireland and €60,359 in Latvia (about €60,359) — Latvia leaves you 3% more.
You keep more in Ireland up to about €70,000, and more in Latvia above that.
Take-home pay at eight salary levels
| Salary | Ireland | Latvia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,011€22,000 | $23,211€20,416 | $18,590€16,352 | Ireland +25% |
| $39,791€35,000 | $34,031€29,934 | $28,445€25,020 | Ireland +20% |
| $60,255€53,000 | $46,875€41,231 | $42,090€37,022 | Ireland +11% |
| $79,582€70,000 | $57,073€50,201 | $54,976€48,357 | Ireland +4% |
| $100,045€88,000 | $66,849€58,800 | $68,621€60,359 | Latvia +3% |
| $147,794€130,000 | $89,654€78,860 | $100,459€88,364 | Latvia +12% |
| $204,638€180,000 | $116,804€102,741 | $138,361€121,702 | Latvia +18% |
| $295,589€260,000 | $160,244€140,951 | $196,958€173,244 | Latvia +23% |
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Frequently asked questions
Is tax higher in Ireland or Latvia?
At €88,000, Latvia takes less of your pay: you keep 69% there, against 67% in Ireland.
What is the top tax rate in Ireland and Latvia?
The top income tax rate is 48% in Ireland and 40.6% in Latvia.
How much do I take home on €88,000 in each?
On €88,000 (about €88,000) you take home €58,800 in Ireland and €60,359 in Latvia (about €60,359).
2026 rules checked against revenue.ie. Single person, employee, no other income. Not tax advice. Change the details