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Construction Salary After Tax Ireland 2026 — Median Take-Home Pay

On the CSO median of €40,050, a single worker in Construction takes home €2,800.71 per month (€33,608.47 per year) in 2026.

Building, civil engineering and specialised construction trades. The figures below use the CSO median weekly earnings for this sector (€770.19/week, annualised), from the CSO EAADS 2024 release — the latest published year. Take-home is calculated at 2026 rates; your own pay will vary with role, experience and employer, so use the calculator for an exact figure.

Median Gross
€40,050
Monthly Net
€2,801
Annual Net
€33,608
Effective Rate
16.08%

Construction (€40,050) — Full Tax Breakdown

Median Gross Salary €40,050
Income Tax (PAYE) −€4,009.98 −€334.17/mo
USC −€734.32 −€61.19/mo
PRSI −€1,697.11 −€141.43/mo
Take-Home Pay €33,608.47 €2,800.71/mo

Take-Home by Filing Status

Filing Status Monthly Net Eff. Rate
Single €2,800.71 16.08%
Married — One Income €2,967.37 11.09%
Single Parent €2,800.71 16.08%
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Source: CSO Earnings Analysis using Administrative Data Sources 2024 (CC-BY 4.0), median weekly earnings by NACE economic sector, annualised over 52 weeks and covering all employees. Take-home computed with the IrishPAYE engine at 2026 rates for a single worker with standard credits.