NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE 2017
€9.25 is the legally enforceable minimum rate that applies to adult experienced workers with effect from 1 January 2017.
| EMPLOYEE | MINIMUM HOURLY RATE of PAY |
| Experienced adult worker | €9.25 per working hour |
| Under age 18 | €6.48 per working hour (70%) |
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*In the first year after the date of first employment over age 18, whether or not the employee changes employer during the year |
€7.40 per working hour (80%) |
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*In the second year after the date of €8.24 per working hour first employment over age 18, whether or not the employee changes employer during the year |
€8.33 per working hour (90%) |
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Trainees who are over 18 and attending a course of training or study prescribed by the Minister (under Statutory Instrument 99/2000) undertaken during normal working hours 1st one third period €6.94 per working hour 2nd one third period €7.40 per working hour 3rd one third period €8.33 per working hour
N.B. Each one third period must be at least one month and no longer than twelve months.
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€6.94 per working hour
€7.40 per working hour
€8.33 per working hour |
* Only employment experience acquired after age 18 is taken into account for these rates.