Overtime pay calculator (Ireland, 2026)
Overtime is added to your pay and taxed at your top rate, so you keep less of it than of your first hours. Enter your rate and hours to see what an extra shift is really worth.
Overtime you keep, a week
€92.37
of €150.00 overtime pay · 61.6% after tax
Every week of the year: €4,803 more take-home a year
Salary €40,560 → €48,360 a year
5 hours of overtime a week at time and a half
| Hourly rate | Overtime pay a week | You keep a week | Kept |
|---|---|---|---|
| €16.00 | €120.00 | €87.31 | 73% |
| €18.00 | €135.00 | €98.23 | 73% |
| €20.00 | €150.00 | €92.37 | 62% |
| €22.00 | €165.00 | €87.06 | 53% |
| €25.00 | €187.50 | €98.92 | 53% |
| €30.00 | €225.00 | €116.32 | 52% |
39 normal hours a week, 52 weeks, overtime every week. Defaults: single PAYE employee.
Is overtime taxed more?
No. Overtime is taxed like the rest of your pay. Revenue uses a cumulative basis, so tax credits and standard rate band you have not used yet in the year are carried forward, and a big overtime week does not lose them.
Rates checked 19 October 2026 against Revenue for the 2026 tax year (1 January 2026 – 31 December 2026). How we calculate · Sources · Accuracy tests · Report an error
Estimate for information only, based on Ireland 2026 rates. Not tax or financial advice. Your payslip may differ (for example tax code, benefits or other deductions).
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