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How much Employer PRSI do I need to pay?
I have 3 employees. Two earn €400 a week and one earns €600 a week. How do I calculate how much Employer PRSI I need to pay?
Published 10 Mar 2026
By Tadhg Moriarty, FCA CTA AITI 1 min read
Payroll
- If your employee earns up to €552 a week you pay 9% Employer PRSI
- If your employee earns over €552 a week you pay 11.25% Employer PRSI
- Employee 1 earns €400 a week, you pay 9% Employer PRSI = €36
- Employee 2 earns €400 a week, you pay 9% Employer PRSI = €36
- Employee 3 earns €550 a week, you pay 11.25% Employer PRSI = €67.50
- Your total weekly Employer PRSI bill = €139.50
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This article is intended to inform rather than advise and is based on legislation and practice at the time. Taxpayer’s circumstances do vary and if you feel that the information provided is beneficial it is important that you contact us before implementation. If you take, or do not take action as a result of reading this article, before receiving our written endorsement, we will accept no responsibility for any financial loss incurred.
Tadhg Moriarty, FCA CTA AITI
Tadhg Moriarty is a highly skilled Chartered Accountant, Chartered Tax Consultant and Chartered Tax Advisor with over 15 years of experience. Tadhg has worked with private clients and family run enterprises and has a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by these businesses. He is committed to helping his clients optimise their tax positions and improve their financial performance.
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