The new national minimum wage was announced for Budget 2022 and the increase is now in place since 1st January 2022.

The new rates for Budget 2022 will see the minimum pay for people aged 20 and over go up by 30c to €10.50 per hour.

Those aged 19 will receive €9.45 per hour, 18-year-olds will receive €8.40 per hour, and those under 18 will be entitled to €7.35 per hour.

Make sure you update your wage packets for those impacted!