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Ireland Expat Tax Calculator

Work out your Irish take-home after PAYE, USC, and PRSI — plus learn about SARP (Special Assignee Relief) and the remittance basis for non-domiciled residents.

Your details

€
Take-home€37,059per year
Monthly take-home€3,088
Bi-weekly€1,425
Effective tax rate18.0%
Marginal rate52.0%

Annual breakdown

  • Gross income
    €45,000
  • Income Tax (20% / 40%)(11.6%)
    -€5,200
  • USC (Universal Social Charge)(2.0%)
    -€896
  • PRSI (4.1%)(4.1%)
    -€1,845
  • Take-home pay(82.4%)
    €37,059

Uses 2026 projected Income Tax Standard Rate Cut-Off Point (SRCOP): €44,000 single, €44,000 + €35,000 max for married couples. Read full disclaimer.

SARP — is it worth applying?

SARP excludes 30% of income above €100,000 (up to €1M) from Income Tax for 5 years. At a €150K salary, that\'s €15,000 of income moved from the 40% band, saving ~€6,000/year in tax. USC and PRSI still apply to the full amount. You must be assigned to Ireland by a foreign employer you\'ve worked for 6+ months previously — not available for local hires.

Remittance basis for non-doms

Non-domiciled residents pay Irish tax on Irish-source income + remitted foreign income (money brought into Ireland). Pre-residency savings are "clean capital" — freely transferable. Post-residency foreign income becomes taxable only when remitted. This makes Ireland attractive for expats with foreign dividend, rental, or trading income.

Primary sources: Revenue Commissioners. Combine with our Ireland salary calculator for standard PAYE numbers.

Ireland expat tax FAQ

What is SARP (Special Assignee Relief Programme)?
SARP allows qualifying expats assigned to Ireland by a foreign employer to exclude 30% of income above €100,000 (up to €1M cap) from Income Tax for up to 5 years. Employee must have worked abroad for the employer for 6+ months before assignment, and earn ≥€100K/year in Ireland. Apply via Revenue within 90 days of arrival.
Am I resident for Irish tax?
You are Irish tax resident if you spend 183+ days in Ireland in a calendar year, OR 280+ days across 2 consecutive years (with ≥30 in current). Resident + domiciled = taxed on worldwide income. Resident but non-domiciled = taxed on Irish income + remittances (remittance basis).
How does the remittance basis work for non-doms?
If you are Irish-resident but non-domiciled, foreign income & gains are taxed in Ireland only when brought into Ireland ("remitted"). Keep foreign income in an offshore account and it escapes Irish tax. This is a significant advantage for high-earning expats from countries without Double Tax treaties covering investment income.
What happens to my home country pension?
Depends on your home country's Double Tax Agreement with Ireland. Typically foreign state pensions remain taxed in the country of origin; foreign private pensions may be taxed in Ireland if you are resident & domiciled. Check DTA Article 18 for your country.
Should I transfer my savings before or after moving?
For non-doms planning to use the remittance basis, transfer savings BEFORE becoming Irish-resident — post-arrival transfers of pre-residency income are treated as "clean capital" and not remittable. Always consult a tax advisor before the move.
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