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How Does Gross Pay Become Net Pay?
When Revenue talks about your "gross salary", they mean the full amount your employer agrees to pay you before any deductions. What lands in your bank account — net pay — is what remains after three main deductions: Income Tax, the Universal Social Charge (USC), and Pay Related Social Insurance (PRSI).
Each deduction follows its own rules. Income Tax uses a two-rate system — 20% up to a threshold, 40% above it — and is reduced by tax credits. USC is calculated in bands from 0.5% to 8%. PRSI is a flat 4% for most employees. Understanding each layer helps you see why two people on the same gross salary can take home different amounts.
The Three Deductions Explained
Income Tax
Charged at 20% on income up to €44,000 (2025) and 40% on the remainder. Reduced by personal credits — every employee gets at least €3,750 in annual credits.
USC
Universal Social Charge applies in progressive bands: 0.5%, 2%, 4% and 8%. Gross income under €13,000 is exempt. Most PAYE workers pay USC at 0.5%–4%.
PRSI
Pay Related Social Insurance funds pensions and social welfare. Employees pay 4% on all earnings with no threshold. Self-employed workers have different rates.
Common Misconceptions About Take-Home Pay
All salary increases are taxed at 40%.
Only the portion of your salary above €44,000 is taxed at 40%. Below that threshold you pay 20%. Many workers never reach the higher rate.
Net pay is the same every month.
Revenue adjusts tax bands and credits throughout the year. A new job, a change in marital status, or applying for a credit can all alter your monthly take-home.
You cannot claim back overpaid tax.
If you paid too much tax during the year — through under-claiming credits or incorrect emergency taxation — Revenue will refund the difference when your return is filed.
Why Your Calculator Result Is an Estimate
This calculator applies standard tax credits and the most common deductions. Your actual take-home pay may differ if you have pension contributions, multiple income sources, specific Revenue credits (Rent Tax Credit, medical expenses), or non-standard employment arrangements. A professional review of your Tax Credit Certificate and payslips often reveals additional reliefs.
Your estimate shows the standard picture.
What it does not show is how much more you could be keeping.
D'Emilia Accounting reviews your full tax position — credits, reliefs, overpayments — and fixes it.
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