The Department of Enterprise has published a new Roadmap for Minimum Annual Remuneration (MAR), outlining gradual increases to employment permit salary thresholds. The first changes will take effect on 1 March 2026.
Key Changes from 1 March 2026
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General Employment Permits:
Minimum salary increasing from €34,000 → €36,605 -
Critical Skills Employment Permits:
Minimum salary increasing from €38,000 → €40,904 -
Meat processors, horticultural workers, healthcare assistants, and home carers:
Minimum salary increasing from €30,000 → €32,691 -
Recent graduates:
Lower starting thresholds will apply to reflect early career earnings.
These changes are part of the Government’s wider MAR roadmap, which will phase in further increases over time.
For full details, visit the official announcement:
https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/news-and-events/department-news/2025/december/20251202.html
