Understanding Irish Pay Rates
Knowing your hourly rate is essential for calculating overtime, checking your payslip accuracy, or comparing job offers. In Ireland, the calculation often depends on your contracted hours.
The 39-Hour Standard
Unlike the US (40 hours) or the UK (often 37.5 hours), the standard full-time working week in many Irish industries is 39 hours. This calculator defaults to 39 hours to give you the most accurate estimation for the Irish job market.
Unpaid Lunch Breaks
Under the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997, employers are not generally required to pay for lunch breaks. A "9 to 5:30" job typically includes 1 hour of unpaid break, meaning you are paid for 7.5 hours of work per day.
Common Questions
How to calculate hourly rate from salary Ireland?
To convert your salary manually: Take your Gross Annual Salary and divide it by 52 (weeks). Then, divide that weekly figure by your contracted weekly hours (e.g., 39). The result is your gross hourly rate.
Is the 39-hour week mandatory in Ireland?
No. While 39 hours is standard for many trade and office roles, the legal maximum average working week is 48 hours. Always check your specific employment contract.
Does this calculate Net or Gross pay?
This tool calculates Gross Pay (before tax). Your actual take-home pay (Net Pay) will be lower after PAYE (Income Tax), PRSI, and USC deductions are applied.