Ireland raises Critical Skills Employment Permit salary floor
What changed
Ireland has raised the Minimum Annual Remuneration (MAR) for the Critical Skills Employment Permit (CSEP). From 1 March 2026, the standard minimum salary for jobs eligible for a Critical Skills Employment Permit increased from €38,000 to €40,904 each year. This is an increase of 7.66%. A lower minimum salary of €36,848 applies to some recent graduates. These graduates must have gained a relevant qualification at Level 8 or higher within 12 months before they apply. Some public-sector jobs covered by national pay agreements do not need to meet the standard Critical Skills Employment Permit Minimum Annual Remuneration amount. This change is part of Ireland's plan to gradually increase the minimum salary amounts for employment permits. It is not a complete change to the Critical Skills Employment Permit.
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