Republic of Ireland
Republic of Ireland visa salary thresholds
Irish Employment Permits set different minimum annual remuneration levels depending on permit type. The Critical Skills Employment Permit sits above a headline floor, while the General Employment Permit applies a lower floor for eligible occupations on the Critical Skills list or where a Labour Market Needs Test has been run.
Last checked 20 April 2026.
Threshold table
| Route | Amount | ~USD | In force since | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Critical Skills Employment Permit — general floor Minimum annual remuneration for most Critical Skills Employment Permit applications. Occupations on the Critical Skills Occupation List qualify at this floor. | €38,000 / year | $41,000 | 2024-01-17 | DETE — Critical Skills Employment Permit |
Critical Skills Employment Permit — non-CSOL fallback Floor for roles not on the Critical Skills Occupation List but otherwise eligible for the CSEP. Applies to the relevant salary band as published in SI 680/2017 as amended. | €64,000 / year | $69,000 | 2024-01-17 | DETE — Critical Skills Employment Permit |
General Employment Permit — headline floor Minimum for most General Employment Permit applications after the January 2024 adjustment. Lower thresholds apply to specific occupations listed in SI 680/2017 as amended. | €34,000 / year | $37,000 | 2024-01-17 | DETE — General Employment Permit |
Intra-Company Transfer Permit — key personnel Minimum remuneration for the "key personnel" subtype of the Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permit. | €46,000 / year | $50,000 | 2024-01-17 | DETE — Intra-Company Transfer Permit |
How often this changes
DETE raised all employment-permit salary floors on 17 January 2024. Further phased uplifts had been signalled for 2025 and 2026. Always confirm the current figure on DETE before applying.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum salary to qualify for a work visa in Ireland?
Irish Employment Permits set different minimum annual remuneration levels depending on permit type. The Critical Skills Employment Permit sits above a headline floor, while the General Employment Permit applies a lower floor for eligible occupations on the Critical Skills list or where a Labour Market Needs Test has been run.
How often do Ireland salary thresholds change?
DETE raised all employment-permit salary floors on 17 January 2024. Further phased uplifts had been signalled for 2025 and 2026. Always confirm the current figure on DETE before applying.
Does meeting the headline threshold guarantee approval?
No. Headline floors are one of several criteria. Most jurisdictions also apply an occupation-specific going rate, character and health checks, and — for sponsored routes — employer/sponsor compliance. Failing any one of these can lead to refusal even where salary is above the threshold.