{"id":18286,"date":"2026-07-09T15:55:14","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T14:55:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ie\/blog\/?p=18286"},"modified":"2026-07-10T12:16:37","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T11:16:37","slug":"minimum-wage-ireland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ie\/blog\/minimum-wage-ireland\/","title":{"rendered":"Minimum wage Ireland 2026: the real impact on your margins"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"entry-header has-dark-background-color entry-header--standard entry-header--has-illustration entry-header--has-illustration--standard\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-header__row row align-center\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col col-lg-7 col-xlg-6 entry-header__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"component component-single-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-header__misc text--subtitle text--uppercase text--small\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ie\/blog\/category\/people-leadership\/\" class=\"entry-header__link\">People &amp; Leadership<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-title-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMinimum wage Ireland 2026: the real impact on your margins\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"entry-header__description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe minimum wage in Ireland is \u20ac14.15 in 2026. Learn how higher wages, employer PRSI and pay differentials could affect your business costs.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"single-post-details container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"posted-on \">Published <time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2026-07-09T15:55:14+01:00\">9 July, 2026<\/time><\/span><span class=\"reading-time\"> min read<\/span>\n\t\t<button\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"social-share-button button button--icon button--secondary js-social-share-button\"\n\t\t\tdata-share-title=\"Minimum wage Ireland 2026: the real impact on your margins\"\n\t\t\tdata-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ie\/blog\/minimum-wage-ireland\/\"\n\t\t\tdata-share-text=\"Please read this interesting article\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"social-share-button__share-label\">Share<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"social-share-button__copy-label\" hidden>Copy Link<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"social-share-button__copy-tooltip\" aria-hidden=\"true\" hidden>Copied<\/span>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/header>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-author has-dark-background-color alignfull\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"co-authors\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-author-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"entry-author\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ie\/blog\/author\/yassirmalik\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2024\/03\/Yassir-Malik.jpg\" class=\"entry-author__image\" alt=\"yassir-malik-profile-picture\" \/>\t\t\t\t<span class=\"entry-author__name\">Yassir Malik<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-sage-container is-constrained\"><div class=\"sage-container__inner\">\n<h3 id=\"h-key-takeaways\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key takeaways<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The rate is now \u20ac14.15 an hour.<\/strong> From 1 January 2026, the National Minimum Wage rose by \u20ac0.65 for workers aged 20 and over\u2014around \u20ac1,318 more per full-time worker each year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Employer PRSI has a hidden cliff edge.<\/strong> The reduced 9.0% rate threshold rose to \u20ac552 a week to protect full-time minimum-wage roles, but pay above that tips the whole week onto the higher 11.25% rate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The ripple reaches your supervisors.<\/strong> Staff who sat just above the old minimum may now expect a rise to keep pay differentials fair.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cleaning and security have their own rates.<\/strong> Pay set by an Employment Regulation Order can be higher than \u20ac14.15, so check the rate that applies before you budget.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You can protect your margin.<\/strong> Reviewing rotas, pricing, and cash flow projections lets you absorb the increase without cutting corners.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The minimum wage in Ireland is \u20ac14.15 per hour for employees aged 20 and over from 1 January 2026, up from \u20ac13.50.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On its own, a 65-cent rise sounds manageable. For a business running on tight margins in hospitality, retail, or cleaning, the headline rate is only part of the story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The real cost sits in the knock-on effects: higher employer Pay Related Social Insurance (PRSI) in some cases, pressure to lift wages for supervisors, and a payroll bill that grows faster than the hourly figure suggests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This article breaks down what the increase actually costs, and how to keep control of your labour costs and cash flow through the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s what we\u2019ll cover:<\/p>\n\n\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><ul><li><a href=\"#h-why-is-the-minimum-wage-increasing-in-ireland\" data-level=\"2\">Why is the minimum wage increasing in Ireland?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-what-is-the-real-cost-of-the-minimum-wage-increase-for-employers\" data-level=\"2\">What is the real cost of the minimum wage increase for employers?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-how-much-could-the-minimum-wage-increase-cost-your-business\" data-level=\"2\">How much could the minimum wage increase cost your business?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-how-can-you-manage-higher-payroll-costs-and-protect-your-margins\" data-level=\"2\">How can you manage higher payroll costs and protect your margins?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-what-mistakes-do-employers-make-when-budgeting-for-a-minimum-wage-increase\" data-level=\"2\">What mistakes do employers make when budgeting for a minimum wage increase?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-how-should-businesses-prepare-for-future-wage-increases\" data-level=\"2\">How should businesses prepare for future wage increases?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-final-thoughts\" data-level=\"2\">Final thoughts<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-frequently-asked-questions-on-minimum-wage-in-ireland\" data-level=\"2\">Frequently asked questions on minimum wage in Ireland<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-sage-container is-constrained\"><div class=\"sage-container__inner\">\n<h3 id=\"h-minimum-wage-ireland-2026-at-a-glance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Minimum wage Ireland 2026 at a glance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Rate:<\/strong> \u20ac14.15 per hour for workers aged 20 and over.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Increase:<\/strong> \u20ac0.65 per hour, up from \u20ac13.50.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Annual impact per full-time worker:<\/strong> around \u20ac1,318 on a 39-hour week.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Employer PRSI higher-rate threshold:<\/strong> \u20ac552 per week.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sectors most affected:<\/strong> hospitality, retail, cleaning, and security.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-why-is-the-minimum-wage-increasing-in-ireland\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why is the minimum wage increasing in Ireland?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The increase was confirmed in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ie\/blog\/budget\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Budget 2026<\/a> following a recommendation from the Low Pay Commission, the independent body that advises the Government on annual minimum wage rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It also forms part of a longer shift: the Government has committed to moving from a National Minimum Wage to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ie\/blog\/national-living-wage-ireland-employers-need-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">national living wage<\/a> set at 60% of median earnings, now targeted for 2029.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For employers, that matters more than a single year\u2019s figure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It signals steady annual rises for several years yet, so the smart move is to treat this as a trend to plan around rather than a one-off cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sectors where wages are the largest single expense\u2014hospitality, retail, cleaning, and care\u2014feel each increase most, especially alongside the other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ie\/blog\/payroll-changes-irish-employers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">payroll changes<\/a> landing in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-is-the-real-cost-of-the-minimum-wage-increase-for-employers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the real cost of the minimum wage increase for employers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-the-direct-cost\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The direct cost<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Workers aged 20 and over move from \u20ac13.50 to \u20ac14.15 an hour, a rise of \u20ac0.65.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Across a standard 39-hour week, that adds about \u20ac25.35 per worker each week, or roughly \u20ac1,318 a year before tax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Younger workers move up on the same proportional bands, so an 18-year-old now earns \u20ac11.32 and a 19-year-old \u20ac12.74.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-hidden-cost-employer-prsi\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hidden cost: employer PRSI<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is where budgets often go wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The threshold for the reduced 9.0% rate of employer PRSI rose from \u20ac527 to \u20ac552 a week on 1 January 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That change was deliberate\u2014it keeps a full-time worker on a 39-hour week (\u20ac551.85 at the new rate) just inside the lower band, so the wage increase alone does not push you onto the higher rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The risk is the cliff edge above \u20ac552. Once a worker\u2019s weekly pay crosses that line, the higher 11.25% rate applies to their entire weekly earnings, not just the portion above the threshold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, a minimum-wage worker moving from 39 to 40 hours costs you the extra hour\u2019s pay plus a jump in PRSI on the whole week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That means the additional cost of the 40th hour can be significantly higher than employers might expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Overtime, shift premiums, and pay rises for supervisors are where this bites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From 1 October 2026 the rates climb again, to 9.15% and 11.4%, so the same hours cost slightly more in the second half of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-hidden-cost-the-ripple-effect\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hidden cost: the ripple effect<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no legal duty to raise pay for staff already above the minimum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But when a new starter on \u20ac14.15 sits close to a supervisor on \u20ac14.50, that compression can dent morale and prompt <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ie\/blog\/employee-pay-rise-employer-respond-request\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">requests for a raise<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Restoring fair differentials across a team is often the largest unbudgeted cost of a minimum-wage change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-how-much-could-the-minimum-wage-increase-cost-your-business\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much could the minimum wage increase cost your business?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take a caf\u00e9 with five full-time staff on the minimum wage, each working a 39-hour week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because their weekly pay stays just under \u20ac552, employer PRSI holds at the 9.0% rate, so the increase works out as follows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Cost element<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Annual impact (five staff, 39-hour week)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Direct wage increase<\/td><td>around \u20ac6,590<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Employer PRSI on the increase (9.0%)<\/td><td>around \u20ac590<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total before overtime or differentials<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>around \u20ac7,200<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That \u20ac7,200 is the floor, not the ceiling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add one supervisor\u2019s rise to protect differentials, or a few weeks of overtime that tip staff over \u20ac552, and the real figure climbs quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accountants who work with hospitality and retail clients tend to make the same point: the businesses most exposed are those where wages are the biggest single line on the profit and loss account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In those firms, a small rise in the hourly rate feeds straight through to the bottom line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A common misunderstanding catches out cleaning and security firms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contract cleaning has its own statutory rate of \u20ac14.80 an hour from 1 January 2026, set by an Employment Regulation Order (ERO) rather than the national minimum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where a sector order applies, you must pay the higher rate, so build your budget around that figure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are unsure which rate applies, the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) publishes the current orders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-how-can-you-manage-higher-payroll-costs-and-protect-your-margins\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can you manage higher payroll costs and protect your margins?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Protecting your margin usually comes down to three areas: how you schedule staff, how you set prices, and how you plan for future costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-review-rotas-and-shift-patterns\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Review rotas and shift patterns<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Map hours against the \u20ac552 PRSI threshold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keeping full-time roles at or near 39 hours, and managing overtime deliberately, avoids tipping whole weeks onto the higher rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You cannot cut hours purely to avoid the increase, but smarter scheduling and workforce planning are fair game\u2014and often surface efficiencies you would want anyway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-make-a-small-justifiable-price-adjustment\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make a small, justifiable price adjustment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spreading the cost across your menu or price list is usually gentler than one large rise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Work out the added cost per item or per service, then adjust in line with the genuine increase rather than guessing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Customers accept a transparent, modest change far better than a sudden jump.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-plan-the-cash-flow-not-just-the-wage-line\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plan the cash flow, not just the wage line<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is where many businesses can claw back control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A few practical steps help:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Review payroll forecasts monthly rather than quarterly, so a gap shows up early.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build in the October PRSI uplift and any supervisory rises now, not when they land.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stress-test cash flow against a bad month\u2014a quiet quarter in hospitality or retail\u2014to check the increase is still affordable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep on top of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ie\/blog\/payroll-compliance-in-ireland-for-small-businesses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">payroll compliance<\/a> as rates change, so a missed update does not become an underpayment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-mistakes-do-employers-make-when-budgeting-for-a-minimum-wage-increase\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What mistakes do employers make when budgeting for a minimum wage increase?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Budgeting only for the hourly rate and forgetting PRSI and pay differentials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assuming the \u20ac14.15 rate applies when a higher sector rate is in force.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Letting overtime push weekly pay over \u20ac552 without counting the PRSI jump.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forgetting that pension <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ie\/blog\/auto-enrolment-payroll\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">auto-enrolment<\/a> (My Future Fund) also began in 2026, adding another payroll cost on top of the wage rise.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-how-should-businesses-prepare-for-future-wage-increases\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How should businesses prepare for future wage increases?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start with a clear picture of the full-year cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A simple cash flow projection lets you test the increase before it hits, model different staffing scenarios, and decide where to adjust prices or rotas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Good payroll software makes this easier by keeping rates current and showing the true cost of each shift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-final-thoughts\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 65-cent rise is only the visible part of this change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The costs that catch businesses out are the PRSI cliff edge above \u20ac552, the pressure to protect supervisory pay, and the sector rates that sit above the national minimum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Map those three now and the increase becomes a line in your budget rather than a surprise in your cash flow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a living wage on the horizon for 2029, businesses that build these costs into their plans early are likely to be better prepared for future increases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions-on-minimum-wage-in-ireland\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions on minimum wage in Ireland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1783608311805\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is the minimum wage in Ireland in 2026?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">From 1 January 2026, it is \u20ac14.15 an hour for workers aged 20 and over, up from \u20ac13.50.<br><br>Reduced rates apply to workers under 20.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1783608327672\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Does the increase change employer PRSI?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The reduced 9.0% rate threshold rose to \u20ac552 a week to keep full-time minimum-wage roles on the lower rate.<br><br>Above \u20ac552, the higher 11.25% rate applies to the full weekly pay, not just the part above the threshold.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1783608344352\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Do cleaning and security businesses pay \u20ac14.15?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Not necessarily.<br><br>Sectors covered by an Employment Regulation Order have their own rates\u2014contract cleaning is \u20ac14.80 an hour from January 2026\u2014and the higher rate must be paid.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1783608353998\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Do I have to raise pay for staff already above the minimum?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">There is no legal requirement, but narrowing differentials can affect morale, so many employers choose to adjust supervisory pay.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1783608368014\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How much does the increase cost per full-time worker?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">About \u20ac1,318 a year in direct wages for a 39-hour week, before employer PRSI and any knock-on rises.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1783608381254\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can I cut hours to offset the cost?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You cannot reduce hours purely to avoid the increase.<br><br>Manage it through efficiency, pricing, and planning instead.<\/p> 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do\t\t<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\n\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The minimum wage in Ireland is \u20ac14.15 in 2026. 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