Since 1 January 2026, the national minimum wage for an experienced adult employee is €14.15 per hour.
The National Minimum Wage is paid to an experienced adult worker who is defined as an employee who is aged 20 or over.
| National Minimum Wage | |
| From 1st January 2026: | |
| Experienced Adult Worker (employee aged 20 years or over) |
€14.15 |
| Employee aged 19 years | €12.74 |
| Employee aged 18 years | €11.32 |
| Employee under 18 years | €9.91 |