Legislation
How Much is Pay Related Social Insurance (PRSI) Increasing in Ireland?
Due Date
1 January 2020
Summary
National Training Levy
The national training levy, which is currently collected as part of the Employer PRSI contribution under PRSI Class A, will increase from 0.8% to 0.9% in 2019, and to 1% in 2020, to fund further and higher education.
This will result in a combined rate of employer PRSI and Training Levy as follows under PRSI Class A based on the current rates of employer PRSI:
2018 | 2019 | 2020 | |
---|---|---|---|
Employer PRSI Class A Reduced Rate | 8.6% | 8.7% | 8.8% |
Employer PRSI Class A Higher Rate | 10.85% | 10.95% | 11.05% |

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