Employment overview in Ireland
Hiring in Ireland requires a registered local employer to handle payroll, taxes, and statutory benefits. With EOR World, our local entity becomes the legal employer — so you can hire any candidate in Ireland without setting up your own subsidiary.
The local currency is EUR and the standard payroll cycle is monthly. The official working language is English, and contracts must comply with Ireland employment law.
Key employment laws in Ireland
- Working hours39 hrs/week
- Probation period6 months typical
- Notice period1–8 weeks (tenure)
- Paid annual leave20 days
- Public holidays10
- Minimum wage€12.70/hr
Payroll, taxes, and benefits in Ireland
Payroll in Ireland runs monthly. Employers are responsible for income tax withholding, social security contributions, and any mandatory benefits.
Estimated employer cost on top of gross salary: ~11% PRSI on top of gross. EOR World handles all calculations, deductions, and statutory filings on your behalf.
Estimated cost of hiring in Ireland
Total cost = gross salary + employer contributions (~11% PRSI on top of gross) + EOR fee starting at $299/month. There are no setup fees, no hidden charges, and no per-country surprises.
Get an exact quoteWhy use an EOR in Ireland?
- Hire in Ireland in days — without registering a local entity (which can take months and cost $15,000+).
- Stay 100% compliant with Ireland employment, tax, and labour law.
- Pay employees in EUR on time, every cycle.
- Provide compliant local benefits and a great employee experience.
- Avoid permanent establishment risk and misclassification penalties.
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