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How much does a IT Systems Engineer take home in Ireland?
A IT Systems Engineer earning the median salary of €58K in Ireland takes home approximately €43,891 per year (€3,658 per month) after Income Tax, USC, and PRSI, using 2026 tax rates.
2026 Irish Tax Rates · Income Tax + USC + PRSI
IT Systems Engineer Take-Home Pay in Ireland 2026
A IT Systems Engineer earning the median salary of €58K in Ireland takes home approximately €43,891/year (€3,658/month) after Income Tax, USC, and PRSI, using 2026 rates.
IT Systems Engineer take-home pay across the salary range
Single person, PAYE employee, standard credits. 2026 rates.
Entry (P25)
€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
Median
€58,000
gross/year
Take-home
€43,891
€3,658/month
Total tax
€14,109
24.3% effective rate
Breakdown
Tax: €10,400
USC: €1,273
PRSI: €2,436
Senior (P75)
€60,000
gross/year
Take-home
€44,947
€3,746/month
Total tax
€15,053
25.1% effective rate
Breakdown
Tax: €11,200
USC: €1,333
PRSI: €2,520
Adjust for your actual salary
The table above uses the IT Systems Engineer median. Enter your own gross salary below for a precise figure.
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Common salaries:
Annual take-home pay
€43,891
Per month
€3,658
Per week
€844
Effective tax rate
24.3%
How your €58,000 is split
Take-home
€43,891
75.7%
Income Tax
€10,400
17.9%
USC
€1,273
2.2%
PRSI
€2,436
4.2%
| Gross salary | €58,000 |
| Income Tax | -€10,400 |
| Universal Social Charge (USC) | -€1,273 |
| PRSI (Employee Class A, 4.2%) | -€2,436 |
| Total deductions | -€14,109 |
| Net take-home (annual) | €43,891 |
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 Systems Engineer in Ireland?
On a median IT Systems Engineer salary of €58K, the effective tax rate (all deductions combined) is 24.3%, leaving €43,891 as take-home pay.
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How much Income Tax does a IT Systems Engineer pay in Ireland?
On a €58K salary, a IT Systems Engineer pays approximately €10,400 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 Systems Engineer pay?
On a €58K salary, USC amounts to approximately €1,273 per year across the 0.5%, 2%, 3%, and 8% USC bands (2026 rates).
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How much PRSI does a IT Systems Engineer pay in Ireland?
On a €58K salary, PRSI amounts to approximately €2,436 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 Systems Engineer take home in Ireland?
A senior IT Systems Engineer earning €60K (P75 of the salary range) takes home approximately €44,947 per year (€3,746 per month) after Income Tax, USC, and PRSI, with an effective tax rate of 25.1%.
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What does a junior IT Systems Engineer take home in Ireland?
A junior IT Systems Engineer earning €55K (P25 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%.