Ireland has a government-mandated minimum wage, and no worker in Ireland can be paid less then this mandatory minimum rate of pay. Employers in Ireland who fail to pay the Minimum Wage may be subject to punishment by Ireland's government.

What is the Ireland Minimum Wage?

Ireland's Minimum Wage is the lowest amount a worker can be legally paid for his work. Most countries have a nation-wide minimum wage that all workers must be paid.

Ireland's minimum wage is €8.65 per hour. This rate only applies to experienced adult workers - anyone under 18 years of age is only entitled to €6.06. If you are over 18 and in your first year of employment the minimum wage is €6.92, this then rises in your second year to €7.79 and in your 3rd year to the full amount. For those in training over the age of 18 they receive in the 1st period €6.49, in period 2 the receive €6.92 and then in their final period €7.79 (This raise is spread out over a year). Ireland's minimum wage was last changed in 1-Jul-07 .

How does Ireland's minimum wage compare to the minimum wage in other countries?

Ireland's yearly minimum wage is $18.00 in International Currency. International Currency is a measure of currency based on the value of the United States dollar in 2009. There are countries with a higher Minimum Wage then Ireland, and Ireland is in the top 0 percent of all countries based on the yearly minimum wage rate.

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