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How much does a IT Support Specialist take home in Ireland?
A IT Support Specialist earning the median salary of €50K in Ireland takes home approximately €39,667 per year (€3,306 per month) after Income Tax, USC, and PRSI, using 2026 tax rates.
2026 Irish Tax Rates · Income Tax + USC + PRSI
IT Support Specialist Take-Home Pay in Ireland 2026
A IT Support Specialist earning the median salary of €50K in Ireland takes home approximately €39,667/year (€3,306/month) after Income Tax, USC, and PRSI, using 2026 rates.
IT Support Specialist take-home pay across the salary range
Single person, PAYE employee, standard credits. 2026 rates.
Entry (P25)
€38,000
gross/year
Take-home
€32,131
€2,678/month
Total tax
€5,869
15.4% effective rate
Breakdown
Tax: €3,600
USC: €673
PRSI: €1,596
Median
€50,000
gross/year
Take-home
€39,667
€3,306/month
Total tax
€10,333
20.7% effective rate
Breakdown
Tax: €7,200
USC: €1,033
PRSI: €2,100
Senior (P75)
€55,000
gross/year
Take-home
€42,307
€3,526/month
Total tax
€12,693
23.1% effective rate
Breakdown
Tax: €9,200
USC: €1,183
PRSI: €2,310
Adjust for your actual salary
The table above uses the IT Support Specialist median. Enter your own gross salary below for a precise figure.
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Common salaries:
Annual take-home pay
€39,667
Per month
€3,306
Per week
€763
Effective tax rate
20.7%
How your €50,000 is split
Take-home
€39,667
79.3%
Income Tax
€7,200
14.4%
USC
€1,033
2.1%
PRSI
€2,100
4.2%
| Gross salary | €50,000 |
| Income Tax | -€7,200 |
| Universal Social Charge (USC) | -€1,033 |
| PRSI (Employee Class A, 4.2%) | -€2,100 |
| Total deductions | -€10,333 |
| Net take-home (annual) | €39,667 |
Calculations use 2026 Irish tax rates (Budget 2026). PRSI is shown at 4.2% (Class A, Jan–Sep 2026). It rises to 4.35% from 1 October 2026. Earnings under €352/week are PRSI-exempt; a tapered credit (max €12/week) applies for the €352–€424/week band. 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
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What is the effective tax rate for a IT Support Specialist in Ireland?
On a median IT Support Specialist salary of €50K, the effective tax rate (all deductions combined) is 20.7%, leaving €39,667 as take-home pay.
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How much Income Tax does a IT Support Specialist pay in Ireland?
On a €50K salary, a IT Support Specialist pays approximately €7,200 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.
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How much USC does a IT Support Specialist pay?
On a €50K salary, USC amounts to approximately €1,033 per year across the 0.5%, 2%, 3%, and 8% USC bands (2026 rates).
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How much PRSI does a IT Support Specialist pay in Ireland?
On a €50K salary, PRSI amounts to approximately €2,100 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 IT Support Specialist take home in Ireland?
A senior IT Support Specialist earning €55K (P75 of the salary range) takes home approximately €42,307 per year (€3,526 per month) after Income Tax, USC, and PRSI, with an effective tax rate of 23.1%.
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What does a junior IT Support Specialist take home in Ireland?
A junior IT Support Specialist earning €38K (P25 of the salary range) takes home approximately €32,131 per year (€2,678 per month) after Income Tax, USC, and PRSI, with an effective tax rate of 15.4%.