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In force 1 Oct 2025
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PRSI contribution rate raised in phased steps

As part of the 2024 pension-sustainability package, the employee and employer PRSI (social-insurance) contribution rates began a phased annual rise — 0.1 percentage points from October 2024, and further 0.15-point rises through 2028. The first tranche took effect on 1 October 2024; the next on 1 October 2025.

Who it affects: All employees and employers paying PRSI.

Government of Ireland ↗ · Revenue Commissioners ↗ · verified 2026-04-21