🇮🇪 Employee cost calculator Ireland

Employers in Ireland pay 11.25% in mandatory contributions on top of gross salary. On a $60,000 salary that makes the true annual cost $68,898 through Hire with Columbus, including our flat EOR fee from $179 per month.

Gross salary$60,000
Employer contributions (11.25%)$6,750
Hire with Columbus fee (from $179/month)$2,148
Total annual cost$68,898

That is $5,742 per month, roughly 15% on top of gross salary.

Employment facts for Ireland

Statutory annual leave
20 days
Public holidays
10 days
Typical notice period
3.7 weeks
Typical severance
10.7 weeks
13th-month salary
none

Contribution rates based on verified sources as of 2026-09-12. Estimates only; exact costs depend on region, sector and salary caps. We confirm exact numbers before you hire.