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National Minimum Wage will increase on 1 February 2020
From Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment
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From Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment
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Last updated on
The national minimum hourly rate will become €10.10 on 1 February 2020.
| Category of Employee | Hourly Rate | |
| Experienced Adult Worker | €10.10 | |
| Under 18 | €7.07 | |
| Aged 18 | €8.08 | |
| Aged 19 | €9.09 | |
| Since 04/03/2019 trainee rates are abolished |
For the purposes of the National Minimum Wage your gross wage includes, for example, the basic salary and any shift premium, bonus or service charge.
If you receive board or lodgings, that is food or accommodation from your employer, the maximum amounts that can be included are:
Note for Employers:
In order to ensure that the increase in the minimum wage does not result in employers attracting a higher level of PRSI charge solely due to this increase, the employer PRSI threshold will increase from €386 currently to €395 from 1 February 2020.