Employer Cost Calculator - Ireland 2026
Calculate the true cost of employment beyond gross salary.
€
Total Employer Cost
€83,363
Gross salary:
€75,000
Employer SSC:
€8,363
Overhead:
11.2%
Cost per month:
€6,947
Cost per day:
€321
Breakdown
| Component | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Employer PRSI | 11.15% | €8,363 |
| Total | 11.2% | €8,363 |
What this means
For every €100 in gross salary, you pay approximately €11 in employer contributions in Ireland. That brings the total cost to €111 per €100 of salary.
Country comparison (at €68,500 gross)
| Country | Rate | Total cost |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | 22.3% | €83,776 |
| France | 43.1% | €98,014 |
| Netherlands | 16.9% | €80,042 |
| Belgium | 27.0% | €86,995 |
| Ireland | 11.2% | €76,138 |
Employment in Ireland - Key facts
Employer contribution rate:
11.15%
Sick pay:
SSP 5 days (from 2024)
Minimum leave:
20 days
Probation period:
Variable
Disclaimer
This tool provides market benchmarks only and does not constitute legal or HR advice. NettoCalc is not responsible for compliance decisions made on the basis of this data.