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Employer PRSI Calculator (Ireland, 2026)

Enter a salary to see employer PRSI, the MyFutureFund auto-enrolment contribution and the total cost of an employee in Ireland. Add a second country to compare.

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How employer PRSI works

Employer PRSI for Class A employees is 11.25% of all earnings until 30 September 2026 and 11.40% from 1 October 2026, once weekly pay is above €552 (gov.ie Class A rates). There is no ceiling. Below €552 a week the lower rate applies (9.00%, then 9.15%). The calculator uses the calendar-2026 blend of 11.2875% for salaries above about €28,700.

From 1 January 2026, auto-enrolment (MyFutureFund) adds an employer contribution of 1.5% of gross pay for employees aged 23 to 60 earning €20,000 or more who are not in a payroll pension, on pay up to €80,000 (gov.ie employer guidance). The rate rises to 3% from 2029.

Worked example

Calendar 2026.
€35,000PRSI €3,951 + pension €525 = €4,476 (12.8%)
€70,000PRSI €7,901 + pension €1,050 = €8,951 (12.8%)
€100,000PRSI €11,288 + pension €1,200 (capped at €80,000) = €12,488 (12.5%)

2027: the employer rate rises by another 0.15 points on 1 October 2027 under the legislated schedule, and Budget 2027 raises the weekly threshold to €600. Switch the calculator to 2027 to apply the rate change.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the employer PRSI rate in 2026?
11.25% until 30 September 2026 and 11.40% from 1 October 2026, on all earnings once weekly pay is over €552. Below that the lower rate is 9.00%, then 9.15%.
Is there a ceiling on employer PRSI?
No. Employer PRSI applies to all earnings with no upper limit.
Do employers have to pay into auto-enrolment pensions?
Yes, from 1 January 2026, for eligible employees aged 23 to 60 earning €20,000 or more who are not in a payroll pension: 1.5% of gross pay up to €80,000 for 2026 to 2028.
How much does an employee cost in Ireland on top of salary?
About 12.5% to 13% for salaries between €35,000 and €100,000 in 2026: employer PRSI plus the auto-enrolment contribution.
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