Whether you're an employee checking your salary after tax, a self-employed sole trader estimating your income tax bill, or planning ahead for capital gains tax, inheritance tax, or pension contributions — Irish Tax Hub has a free calculator for you. Our suite of Irish tax calculators covers every major tax scenario, from PAYE workers to landlords, investors, and remote workers claiming work-from-home relief.

Each calculator uses the official 2026 tax rates, bands, and thresholds published by Revenue. We calculate Income Tax at the standard (20%) and higher (40%) rates, Universal Social Charge (USC), PRSI, and any relevant credits or reliefs — so you get an accurate estimate of your take-home pay or tax liability in seconds. No signup required, no hidden fees, and no data stored.

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Gross Pay vs Net Pay — How Irish Tax Works

Understanding the difference between gross pay and net pay is the foundation of all tax planning in Ireland. Whether you're using our salary calculator, self-employed calculator, or any other tool on this page, the same core principle applies: your gross income is reduced by Income Tax, USC, and PRSI to arrive at your net (take-home) pay.

Gross Pay

Your total income before any deductions. This is the headline figure on a job offer, the turnover figure for a self-employed worker, or the rental income a landlord receives. Gross pay includes your base salary plus any taxable benefits, bonuses, commissions, or allowances. It determines your tax bracket, your pension contribution ceiling, and your eligibility for various credits and reliefs.

Why it matters:

Gross pay determines your tax bracket, your pension contribution ceiling (age-related limits), and your eligibility for certain social welfare benefits. It's also the basis for employer PRSI contributions.

Net Pay (Take Home Pay)

What actually arrives in your bank account — or what you owe after filing your tax return. Net pay is your gross income minus Income Tax (20%/40%), USC (0.5%–8%), PRSI (4.2% for most employees), and any other deductions like pension contributions. Use any of our calculators above to convert a gross figure to net in seconds.

Why it matters:

Net pay is what you actually spend. Two jobs with the same gross salary can produce different net pay if one offers pension matching or tax-efficient benefits like a bike-to-work scheme.

Gross to Net Ireland — Worked Example

Here's a step-by-step example using a typical cyber security salary of €58,000, showing exactly how the Irish tax system converts gross pay to net pay

Gross Pay (cyber security salary)€58,000

Income Tax (20% + 40%)

−€10,400

USC (0.5% + 2% + 3%)

−€1,273

PRSI (4%)

−€2,458

Net Take Home Pay

€43,869

Monthly net€3,656/month

This is a simplified example. Your actual gross to net Ireland figure depends on your personal credits, marital status, and pension contributions. Use our salary after tax Ireland calculator for your exact personalised result.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about our Irish tax calculators and how to use them.

We offer a comprehensive range of free Irish tax calculators including: Salary After Tax (PAYE take-home pay), Self-Employed Tax, Capital Gains Tax (CGT), Rental Income Tax, Inheritance Tax (CAT), Pension and AVC calculators, Share Options (including SARP relief), Work From Home tax relief, and more. Each calculator is tailored to Irish tax rules and updated for the current tax year.

Yes, all of our Irish tax calculators are completely free to use with no signup or account required. You can run as many calculations as you like. We believe everyone should have access to accurate tax information, whether you're checking a quick salary figure or planning a complex financial decision.

Yes. All calculators are updated to reflect the latest 2026 tax rates, bands, and thresholds as announced in Budget 2026. This includes the current Income Tax bands (20% and 40%), USC rates, PRSI contributions, and any new credits or reliefs introduced. We update our calculators promptly after each Budget announcement.

Our calculators are built and reviewed by qualified Irish accountants and are tested with over 2,000 automated test cases to ensure accuracy. They follow the official calculation methodologies published by Revenue. However, they provide estimates for planning purposes — your actual tax liability may differ based on individual circumstances, additional credits, or reliefs not captured in the calculator inputs.

No account or signup is needed. Simply choose a calculator, enter your details, and get instant results. We don't store any of your financial information. For a more personalised experience, you can optionally create a free account to save calculations and track changes over time.

If you're a PAYE employee wanting to know your take-home pay, start with the Salary After Tax calculator. Self-employed workers and sole traders should use the Self-Employed Tax calculator. For property investors, use the Rental Income calculator. Planning to sell shares or property? Try the Capital Gains Tax calculator. Received or expecting an inheritance or gift? Use the Inheritance Tax (CAT) calculator. If you're unsure, browse the full list above or use the search bar to find the right tool.

More Tools Coming Soon

We're working hard to develop new calculators and tools to help you navigate the Irish tax system with ease. We are trying to craft intuitive solutions for various tax scenarios, but if you have any suggestions or ideas for new use cases or tools please reach out!

Check back regularly for updates as we continue to expand our suite of free tax tools.

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