Automation Engineer Take-Home Pay in Ireland
A Automation Engineer earning the median salary of €72K in Irelandtakes home approximately €51,185/year (€4,265/month) after Income Tax, USC, and PRSI, using 2026 rates.
Automation 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
€72,000
gross/year
Take-home
€51,185
€4,265/month
Total tax
€20,815
28.9% effective rate
Breakdown
Tax: €16,000
USC: €1,791
PRSI: €3,024
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
€51,185
Per month
€4,265
Per week
€984
Effective tax rate
28.9%
How your €72,000 is split
€51,185
71.1%
€16,000
22.2%
€1,791
2.5%
€3,024
4.2%
| Gross salary | €72,000 |
| Income Tax | -€16,000 |
| Universal Social Charge (USC) | -€1,791 |
| PRSI (Employee Class A, 4.2%) | -€3,024 |
| Total deductions | -€20,815 |
| Net take-home (annual) | €51,185 |
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
How much does a Automation Engineer take home in Ireland?
A Automation Engineer earning the median salary of €72K in Ireland takes home approximately €51,185 per year (€4,265 per month) after Income Tax, USC, and PRSI, using 2026 tax rates.
What is the effective tax rate for a Automation Engineer in Ireland?
On a median Automation Engineer salary of €72K, the effective tax rate (all deductions combined) is 28.9%, leaving €51,185 as take-home pay.
How much Income Tax does a Automation Engineer pay in Ireland?
On a €72K salary, a Automation Engineer pays approximately €16,000 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 Automation Engineer pay?
On a €72K salary, USC amounts to approximately €1,791 per year across the 0.5%, 2%, 3%, and 8% USC bands (2026 rates).
How much PRSI does a Automation Engineer pay in Ireland?
On a €72K salary, PRSI amounts to approximately €3,024 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.
What does a senior Automation Engineer take home in Ireland?
A senior Automation Engineer earning €79K (P75 of the salary range) takes home approximately €54,531 per year (€4,544 per month) after Income Tax, USC, and PRSI, with an effective tax rate of 31.0%.
What does a junior Automation Engineer take home in Ireland?
A junior Automation Engineer earning €66K (P25 of the salary range) takes home approximately €48,115 per year (€4,010 per month) after Income Tax, USC, and PRSI, with an effective tax rate of 27.1%.