Sectoral Employment Order (Construction Sector) 2023
The following minimum hourly rates of basic pay will apply in the sector from 18th September 2023 to 4th August 2024.
• Craftsperson €21.49 per hour
• Category A Worker €20.86 per hour
• Category B Worker €19.35 per hour
Apprentice
• Year 1 – 33.33% of Craft Rate
• Year 2 – 50% of Craft Rate
• Year 3 – 75% of Craft Rate
• Year 4 – 90% of Craft Rate
A minimum hourly rate of basic pay of €15.64 will apply for two years after entrance to the Sector to all New Entrant Operative Workers who are over the age of 18 years and entering the sector for the first time.
Minimum Pension Contribution
The following minimum pension contribution will apply in the sector Pension Contribution from 18th September 2023:
• Employer daily rate – €5.96 (weekly – €29.78)
• Employee daily rate – €3.97 (weekly €19.87)
Total contribution daily into the scheme per worker – €9.93 (weekly €49.65)
More information can be found here.
