IT Systems Support Engineer Take-Home Pay in Ireland
A IT Systems Support Engineer earning the median salary of €73K in Ireland takes home approximately €51,663/year (€4,305/month) after Income Tax, USC, and PRSI — using 2026 Budget rates.
IT Systems Support Engineer take-home pay across the salary range
Single person, PAYE employee, standard credits — 2026 rates
Entry (P25)
€66,000
gross/year
Take-home
€48,115
€4,010/month
Total tax
€17,885
27.1% effective rate
Breakdown
Tax: €13,600
USC: €1,513
PRSI: €2,772
Median
€73,000
gross/year
Take-home
€51,663
€4,305/month
Total tax
€21,337
29.2% effective rate
Breakdown
Tax: €16,400
USC: €1,871
PRSI: €3,066
Senior (P75)
€79,000
gross/year
Take-home
€54,531
€4,544/month
Total tax
€24,469
31.0% effective rate
Breakdown
Tax: €18,800
USC: €2,351
PRSI: €3,318
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Common salaries:
Annual take-home pay
€51,663
Per month
€4,305
Per week
€994
Effective tax rate
29.2%
How your €73,000 is split
€51,663
70.8%
€16,400
22.5%
€1,871
2.6%
€3,066
4.2%
| Gross salary | €73,000 |
| Income Tax | -€16,400 |
| Universal Social Charge (USC) | -€1,871 |
| PRSI (Employee — 4.2%) | -€3,066 |
| Total deductions | -€21,337 |
| Net take-home (annual) | €51,663 |
Calculations use 2026 Irish tax rates (Budget 2026). PRSI is shown at 4.2% (Class A, Jan–Sep 2026) — this 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
How much does a IT Systems Support Engineer take home in Ireland?
A IT Systems Support Engineer earning the median salary of €73K in Ireland takes home approximately €51,663 per year (€4,305 per month) after Income Tax, USC, and PRSI, using 2026 tax rates.
What is the effective tax rate for a IT Systems Support Engineer in Ireland?
On a median IT Systems Support Engineer salary of €73K, the effective tax rate (all deductions combined) is 29.2%, leaving €51,663 as take-home pay.
How much Income Tax does a IT Systems Support Engineer pay in Ireland?
On a €73K salary, a IT Systems Support Engineer pays approximately €16,400 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.
How much USC does a IT Systems Support Engineer pay?
On a €73K salary, USC amounts to approximately €1,871 per year across the 0.5%, 2%, 3%, and 8% USC bands (2026 rates).
How much PRSI does a IT Systems Support Engineer pay in Ireland?
On a €73K salary, PRSI amounts to approximately €3,066 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. Earnings under €352/week are exempt.