Income tax in Ireland (2026)
In 2026, income tax in Ireland runs from 20.5% to 48%. On a €80,000 salary you take home €54,979 a year, €4,582 a month.
Income tax rates
- Top rate
- 48%
- Lowest rate
- 20.5%
- Tax-free allowance
- None
- VAT
- 23%
- Capital gains
- 33%
The 2026 bands, in Euro
| Taxable income (after allowance) | Rate |
|---|---|
| €0 to €44,000 | 20% |
| over €44,000 | 40% |
These are the national bands. The top rate of 48% also counts surcharges and regional or local income taxes.
Take-home pay by salary
€25,000: €22,621 take-home (9.5% total tax)€30,000: €26,296 take-home (12.3% total tax)€35,000: €29,934 take-home (14.5% total tax)€40,000: €33,572 take-home (16.1% total tax)€45,000: €37,010 take-home (17.8% total tax)€50,000: €39,648 take-home (20.7% total tax)€60,000: €44,924 take-home (25.1% total tax)€70,000: €50,201 take-home (28.3% total tax)€80,000: €54,979 take-home (31.3% total tax)€90,000: €59,755 take-home (33.6% total tax)€100,000: €64,531 take-home (35.5% total tax)€120,000: €74,084 take-home (38.3% total tax)€150,000: €88,413 take-home (41.1% total tax)€200,000: €112,294 take-home (43.9% total tax)€250,000: €136,175 take-home (45.5% total tax)€300,000: €160,056 take-home (46.6% total tax)€400,000: €207,819 take-home (48% total tax)€500,000: €255,581 take-home (48.9% total tax)
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Cost of living in Ireland
Frequently asked questions
What are the income tax rates in Ireland?
Income tax in Ireland runs from 20.5% to 48%, in 2 bands.
Is there a tax-free allowance in Ireland?
No — Ireland has no general tax-free allowance.
What is the take-home pay on €80,000 in Ireland?
On €80,000 in Ireland you take home €54,979 a year — €4,582 a month.
2026 rules checked against revenue.ie. Single person, employee, no other income. Not tax advice. Change the details