What lands in your account
Take-home on a US salary (federal tax + FICA, no state tax) next to the same earning power in Ireland, converted at current exchange rates. Single filer, standard deductions.
| US salary | US take-home /mo | Ireland gross /mo | Ireland take-home /mo | In dollars | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $80,000/yr | $5,389 | €5,695 | €4,065 | ≈ $4,758 | 28.6% vs 19.2% US |
| $120,000/yr | $7,731 | €8,543 | €5,438 | ≈ $6,366 | 36.3% vs 22.7% US |
US take-home is a national baseline — add state income tax where it applies (0% in Texas or Florida, up to ~13% in California). Ireland figures use its own tax calculator. Run your exact pay below.
Where to land in Ireland
One-bedroom rent ranges from AffordWhere's data. Open any city with a $80,000 US salary already plugged in.
| City | 1BR rent /mo | English | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cork | €1,250 – €1,800 | 5/5 | See my budget |
| Galway | €1,250 – €1,800 | 5/5 | See my budget |
| Limerick | €1,250 – €1,950 | 5/5 | See my budget |
| Dublin | €1,570 – €2,600 | 5/5 | See my budget |
Healthcare, after the US
Ireland runs a Public (HSE) + Private system. Public healthcare free for residents. Private common (~€80-150/month). private sits around €100 a month — against roughly $400–700 for a US marketplace plan before any employer contribution.
Getting in from the US
Work route: Critical Skills Employment Permit for skilled workers. Stamp 4 for general work. Processing typically takes 2-4 weeks.
Immigration rules change often. Confirm the current route with the Ireland immigration authority before you commit.
Up-front to move in
Deposit: 1 month(s) of rent.
Usually 1 month deposit. No agent fees for tenants. Very competitive Dublin market.
The weather trade
In Dublin, summers average about 17°C (63°F) and winters about 5°C (41°F).
Run your own salary against Ireland
Enter your US pay. We'll show what lands after Irelandtax, which neighborhoods you can actually afford, and what's left over each month.
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Questions Americans ask
How far does a US salary go in Ireland?
Earning the equivalent of a $80,000 US salary in Ireland — about €5,695 a month gross — leaves roughly €4,065 after tax and contributions, or about $4,758 in dollar terms. A single American on that salary keeps about $5,389 a month at home after federal tax and FICA.
Do Americans pay more tax in Ireland?
On the US-equivalent of $80,000, the effective rate is about 28.6% in Ireland versus 19.2% in the US (federal + FICA). At $120,000 it is about 36.3% versus 22.7%. These are single-filer baselines with standard deductions and no US state tax; your own rate shifts with state, city, and situation.
What does healthcare cost in Ireland compared to the US?
Ireland runs a Public (HSE) + Private system. Public healthcare free for residents. Private common (~€80-150/month). private sits around €100 a month. For contrast, a US marketplace plan typically runs $400–700 a month before any employer contribution.
What visa do Americans need to work in Ireland?
Critical Skills Employment Permit for skilled workers. Stamp 4 for general work. Processing typically takes 2-4 weeks. Confirm the current route with the Ireland immigration authority before you commit.
How much is rent in Ireland?
In AffordWhere's Ireland data, one-bedroom rents start around €1,250 a month in Cork and climb from there in the larger cities. City-by-city ranges are on each Ireland city page.