Question: how much can you earn in ireland before paying tax?
Answer: The standard rate is 20% and so 20% of your wages is taken if you're earning less than €33,800 a year (€32,800 up to 2014). Basically, if you're paid monthly and make less than €2,816 gross a month or are paid weekly and make less than €650 gross a week, 20% of your income is taken in tax.