IrelandCritical Skills Employment Permit, General Employment Permit

Ireland raises employment permit salary thresholds

In effect since 1 Mar 2026Sources checked 28 Oct 2026

From 1 March 2026 the minimum salary for a Critical Skills Employment Permit rose from €38,000 to €40,904 and for a General Employment Permit from €34,000 to €36,605. Further increases are phased in through 2030.

Who it affects

Non-EEA workers applying for Irish employment permits

What the official sources say

“The first increase will take effect 1 March 2026.”

“minimum salary for Critical Skills Employment Permits will increase from €38,000 to €40,904”

“minimum salary for General Employment Permits will rise from €34,000 to €36,605”

“The first increase will take effect on 1 March 2026, with further adjustments phased in through 2030.”

DETE: Government unveils roadmap for gradual increase in employment permit salary thresholds (2 December 2025) enterprise.gov.ie, checked 28 Oct 2026

“CSEP Without Degree (7.66%) €64,000 €68,911”

DETE: Employment Permits Minimum Annual Remuneration, Outcome of the Roadmap Review 2025 (table: Current, Q1-26) enterprise.gov.ie, checked 28 Oct 2026

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