National Minimum Wage

The National Minimum Wage (from 1st July 2011) is €8.65 per hour. The National Minimum Wage applies to all employees except:

  • Employees in industries (such as the construction industry) which are covered by Registered Employment Agreements (REA's) entitling their workers to a higher minimum wage
  • Employees who are in their first year of employment since turning the age of 18 (€6.92 per hour)
  • Employees who are under 18 years of age (€6.06 per hour)
  • Employees who are in their second year of employment since turning 18 (€7.79 per hour)
  • Employees who are close relatives of the employer
  • Employees undergoing structured training such as an apprenticeship (other than hairdressing apprenticeships)

For details of previous minimum wage rates dating back to 2000 please see our Minimum Wage Database.

For further information download our guides:

NERA Guide to the National Minimum Wage - July 2011
Detailed Guide to the National Minimum Wage - July 2011
National Minimum Wage FAQ - July 2011

Follow the link to the relevant legislation; National Minimum Wage Act.

Complaints in relation to National Minimum Wage can be made to Workplace Relations by completing this .