Freelancers pay income tax, USC, and PRSI. Combined effective rate can reach 50%+ at higher incomes.
Your Minimum Rate
To earn €85,000 take-home.
The Non-Billable Reality
At a standard 40hr week without vacation, your rate would be €0/hr.
Factoring in admin & time off adds +€0/hr.
Freelancing as a WordPress Developer in Ireland
WordPress developers build custom themes, plugins, and e-commerce solutions for businesses that power their websites on the world's most popular CMS. Freelance WordPress developers are hired for new site builds, redesigns, speed optimization, and ongoing maintenance retainers. Developers with WooCommerce expertise, custom plugin development skills, or a focus on Core Web Vitals performance earn significantly more.
Local Tax & Business Notes
Freelancers pay income tax, USC, and PRSI. Combined effective rate can reach 50%+ at higher incomes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many billable hours does a WordPress Developer need to work in Ireland to earn €85,000?
At €117/hr you need roughly 22 billable hours per week (1056 hours over 48 working weeks). At €86/hr you need 30 billable hours per week. Both figures assume a 28% effective tax rate in Ireland and €300/month in business expenses. Most experienced freelance wordpress developers target 20–25 billable hours to keep time for admin, proposals, and skill development.
What is the tax impact on a freelance WordPress Developer's rate in Ireland?
To take home €85,000 after 28% tax in Ireland, you need to bill approximately €123,056 in gross revenue per year. That means €34,456 goes directly to tax — a gap most new freelance wordpress developers underestimate when setting their rates. Freelancers pay income tax, USC, and PRSI. Combined effective rate can reach 50%+ at higher incomes.
Is €60/hr a competitive rate for a freelance WordPress Developer in Ireland?
€60/hr is a common market reference for wordpress developers, but whether it works for you in Ireland depends on your income goal. To achieve €85,000 take-home at that rate, you would need to bill 2051 hours per year — about 43 billable hours per week across 48 working weeks. Use the calculator above to model your specific situation.