Irish Bonus Tax Calculator
See how much of your bonus you keep after income tax, USC and PRSI.
Married with one income gets a wider 20% band and larger credits.
PRSI Class A (employee). Standard credits: personal and PAYE. Not modelled: medical card USC rate, rent credit, home carer credit, other reliefs.
Your take-home pay · per month
€42,287 a year from €55,000 gross, you keep 76.9%
Bonuses are normal income
A bonus is added to your pay and taxed at your marginal rate: income tax, USC and PRSI all apply in full.
Why the bonus month looks heavily taxed
Payroll applies the bonus in the month it is paid, so that month can feel taxed more heavily. Over the year the figures settle to those shown here.
Reduce the tax on a bonus
Paying part of a bonus into a pension can reduce income tax at your marginal rate, though USC and PRSI still apply.
Frequently asked questions
Figures use 2026 Irish rates. See the methodology.
How much tax will I pay on a €5,000 bonus? +
On a €50,000 salary a €5,000 bonus leaves you about €2,638. The bonus card shows your exact figure for any salary.
Is a bonus taxed at 40%? +
Only the part that falls above the €44,000 standard rate band is taxed at 40% income tax; USC and PRSI apply on top.