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Commission to recommend 5% increase in minimum wage

The minimum wage currently stands at €13.50
The minimum wage currently stands at €13.50

The Low Pay Commission is expected to recommend to the Government an increase of 5% to the National Minimum Wage.

The rate is currently at €13.50 per hour.

An increase of 5% would bring the rate to €14.17 per hour.

The Government usually follows the Commission's recommendations.

The national minimum wage rate was last changed on 1 January 2025, when it was increased from €12.70 to €13.50.