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The Minimum Wage in Ireland 2019
From Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment
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From Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment
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Last updated on
The national minimum hourly rate of pay became €9.80 on 1 January 2019. Changes to the sub-minimum rates came into effect on 4 March 2019.
| Category of Employee | Hourly Rate | |
| Experienced Adult Worker | €9.80 | |
| Under 18 | €6.86 | |
| Aged 18 | €7.84 | |
| Aged 19 | €8.82 |
For the purposes of the National Minimum Wage your gross wage includes, for example, the basic salary and any shift premium, bonus or service charge.
If you receive board or lodgings, that is food or accommodation from your employer, the maximum amounts that can be included are: