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Budget 2027: what changes for me

Announced 6 October 2026

Enter your pay to see your take-home pay in 2026 and 2027 side by side, and which Budget 2027 measures make the difference.

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2027 figures are as announced in Budget 2027. They are not law until the Finance Act is signed.

This is an estimate for general information, based on the rates and rules described on this page. It is not financial, tax or legal advice and does not take account of your full circumstances. Check your own position with Revenue or a qualified tax adviser before making a decision. Terms of use.

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Budget 2027 personal tax measures

These are the changes for employees announced on 6 October 2026. They take effect from 1 January 2027 unless a date is shown.

  • Standard rate band, single: €44,000 to €46,500.
  • Standard rate band, single parent: €48,000 to €50,500.
  • Standard rate band, married one income: €53,000 to €55,500.
  • Married two incomes, maximum band increase: €35,000 to €37,500.
  • Personal tax credit, single: €2,000 to €2,125.
  • Personal tax credit, married: €4,000 to €4,250.
  • Employee tax credit: €2,000 to €2,125.
  • Earned income tax credit: €2,000 to €2,125.
  • Home carer tax credit: €1,950 to €2,050.
  • Rent tax credit, single: €1,000 to €1,150.
  • Rent tax credit, couple: €2,000 to €2,300.
  • USC 2% band ceiling: €28,700 to €30,300.
  • Employee PRSI rate: 4.35% to 4.5% from 1 October 2027.
  • National minimum wage: €14.15 to €14.94 an hour.

Announced, not law yet. The Finance Bill 2026 will set out the final figures.

Worked example

Single, €45,000 a year. In 2026 take-home pay is €37,010.31; in 2027 it is €37,408.81, a gain of €398.50.

The wider band saves €200.00, because €1,000 that was taxed at 40% is now taxed at 20%. The higher personal and employee credits save €250.00. The wider USC band saves €16.00. PRSI costs €67.50 more.

Gains at common salaries

Single person, PAYE employee, no pension.

Gross20262027Gain a yearA month
€25,000€22,621€22,833€213€17.71
€30,000€26,296€26,514€218€18.17
€35,000€29,934€30,148€214€17.79
€40,000€33,572€33,778€206€17.17
€45,000€37,010€37,409€399€33.21
€50,000€39,648€40,339€691€57.58
€60,000€44,925€45,601€676€56.33
€70,000€50,201€50,862€661€55.08
€80,000€54,979€55,625€646€53.83
€100,000€64,532€65,148€616€51.33

Sources

Rates last checked 10 October 2026. Every figure is listed on rates and sources.

Figures marked as announced come from Budget 2027 and are not law until the Finance Act 2026 is signed.

Questions

When do the Budget 2027 changes take effect?
The income tax and USC changes apply from 1 January 2027, through your first payslip of the year. The PRSI increase applies from 1 October 2027. The minimum wage rise takes effect on 1 January 2027.
Are the Budget 2027 changes law yet?
Not yet. The tax measures go into the Finance Bill 2026, which becomes law when the Finance Act is signed, usually in December. The figures here are as announced on 6 October 2026 and can change before then.
How much better off will I be after Budget 2027?
A single PAYE worker on €45,000 gains about €399 a year, or €33.21 a month. A couple on €60,000 and €40,000 gains about €1,382 a year. Higher earners gain more from the wider band, but PRSI rises for everyone who pays it.
Why does my PRSI go up in 2027?
Two reasons. The rate that started on 1 October 2026 applies for the whole of 2027 instead of the last 13 weeks, and the rate rises again on 1 October 2027. This is part of the PRSI roadmap that raises the rate by 0.15 points each October.
Do I need to do anything to get the changes?
No, for the band, credits and USC: Revenue updates the figures your employer uses in January. The rent tax credit is claimed through myAccount, during the year or after it ends. The higher limit of €1,150 applies to rent paid in 2027.
Is this the same as the take-home pay calculator?
Yes, it uses the same calculation. The take-home pay calculator shows a full breakdown for one year; this page puts the two years side by side.

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