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2026 Irish Tax Rates · Income Tax + USC + PRSI

Enterprise Architect Take-Home Pay in Ireland 2026

An Enterprise Architect earning the median salary of €120K in Ireland takes home approximately €74,084/year (€6,174/month) after Income Tax, USC, and PRSI, using 2026 rates.

Enterprise Architect take-home pay by seniority

2026 median salary for each level in Ireland, and what it leaves after Income Tax, USC, and PRSI. Single person, PAYE employee, standard credits. 2026 rates.

LevelGross / yearTake-home / year
Junior€93,000€61,189€5,099/mo
Mid-level€137,000€82,204€6,850/mo
Senior€128,000€77,905€6,492/mo

The biggest pay step is Junior to Mid-level: €44,000 more a year before tax, of which €21,016 reaches take-home. 52% of that raise goes to Income Tax, USC, and PRSI, against an average 34% on the Junior salary, because the extra pay is taxed at the top of your bands rather than spread across all of them.

Around the headline median, the middle half of Enterprise Architect salaries in Ireland run from €112,000 to €140,000 a year, which is €70,263 to €83,637 after Income Tax, USC, and PRSI.

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Your take-home pay each month in 2026

€6,174

Of your next €1,000 in pay, you keep €478.

In 2027 you keep €586 more a year than in 2026 (€49 a month).

Per year

€74,084

Per week

€1,425

Effective tax rate

38.3%

How your €120,000 is split

Take-home

€74,084

61.7%

Income Tax

€35,200

29.3%

USC

€5,631

4.7%

PRSI

€5,085

4.2%

Gross salary€120,000
Income Tax-€35,200
Universal Social Charge (USC)-€5,631
PRSI (Employee Class A, 2026 blend)-€5,085
Total deductions-€45,916
Net take-home (annual)€74,084

Calculations use 2026 Irish tax rates (Budget 2026). PRSI (Class A) is 4.2% to 30 September 2026 and 4.35% from 1 October, so annual figures use the 2026 blend of 4.2375%. Earnings up to €352/week are PRSI-exempt, and between €352 and €424/week a tapered PRSI credit of up to €12/week reduces the charge. Results assume standard tax credits only and exclude pension contributions, BIK, share options, or other reliefs. For precise advice consult a tax professional or Revenue.ie.

Frequently asked questions

1

How much does an Enterprise Architect take home in Ireland?

An Enterprise Architect earning the median salary of €120K in Ireland takes home approximately €74,084 per year (€6,174 per month) after Income Tax, USC, and PRSI, using 2026 tax rates.

2

What is the effective tax rate for an Enterprise Architect in Ireland?

On a median Enterprise Architect salary of €120K, the effective tax rate (all deductions combined) is 38.3%, leaving €74,084 as take-home pay.

3

How much Income Tax does an Enterprise Architect pay in Ireland?

On a €120K salary, an Enterprise Architect pays approximately €35,200 in Income Tax per year. This uses the 20% standard rate on the first €44,000 and 40% above, minus personal and PAYE tax credits of €4,000.

4

How much USC does an Enterprise Architect pay?

On a €120K salary, USC amounts to approximately €5,631 per year across the 0.5%, 2%, 3%, and 8% USC bands (2026 rates).

5

How much PRSI does an Enterprise Architect pay in Ireland?

On a €120K salary, PRSI amounts to approximately €5,085 per year. The 2026 employee PRSI rate (Class A) is 4.2% from January to September 2026, rising to 4.35% from 1 October 2026.

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What does a senior Enterprise Architect take home in Ireland?

A senior Enterprise Architect in Ireland earns a median €128,000 a year and takes home approximately €77,905 (€6,492 per month) after Income Tax, USC, and PRSI, an effective rate of 39.1%.

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What does a junior Enterprise Architect take home in Ireland?

A junior Enterprise Architect in Ireland earns a median €93,000 a year and takes home approximately €61,189 (€5,099 per month) after Income Tax, USC, and PRSI, an effective rate of 34.2%.

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How much of a promotion does an Enterprise Architect keep after tax in Ireland?

The biggest pay step is Junior to Mid-level: €44,000 more a year before tax, of which €21,016 reaches take-home. 52% of that raise goes to Income Tax, USC, and PRSI, against an average 34% on the Junior salary, because the extra pay is taxed at the top of your bands rather than spread across all of them.

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