Starting 1 January 2025, the national minimum wage in Ireland will rise to €13.50 per hour for workers aged 20 and above
New Minimum Wage Rates by Age
The following new minimum hourly rates will apply from 1 January 2025:
- Aged 20 and above: €13.50 per hour
- Aged 19: €12.15 per hour
- Aged 18: €10.80 per hour
- Under 18: €9.45 per hour
Excluded Categories of Employees
There are certain categories of workers who are excluded from the National Minimum Wage. These include:
- Close relatives of the employer: If you are a family member of the employer and the employer is a sole trader, you may not be entitled to the national minimum wage.
- Craft apprentices: Employees who are enrolled as apprentices under the Industrial Training Act, 1967, or the Labour of Services Act, 1987, are excluded from the minimum wage regulations.
It’s important to clarify your employment status and whether you fall under one of these categories.
Read more about what can be included and excluded from your minimum wage – National Minimum Wage
