Budget 2026 — Effective January 2026
How Does Budget 2026 Affect Your Take-Home Pay?
Enter your salary and see a side-by-side comparison of your 2025 vs 2026 net pay. Most Irish workers are better off — find out by how much.
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What Changed in Budget 2026?
| Tax | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| USC 2% band ceiling | €25,760 | €28,700 | +€2,940 |
| USC rate (€28,700–€70,044) | 4% | 3% | −1% |
| PRSI employee rate | 4.0% | 4.2% | +0.2% |
| Income tax bands | Unchanged | Unchanged | — |
| Tax credits | Unchanged | Unchanged | — |