The minimum wage in Ireland is set at €9.55 an hour, in accordance with the National Minimum Wage Order 2017.
You are entitled to the minimum wage after the first 2 years of employment over the age of 18.
If you are are 18 years old or younger, you will not be eligible for the entire minimum wage. You will receive the ‘sub-minimum rates’: €6.69 an hour when you first turn 18; after one year, you will receive €7.64, and after two years, €8.60. Then after the second year you will receive the full minimum wage of €9.55.