Security Industry ERO (as amended 2026)
Employment Regulation Order (Security Industry Joint Labour Committee) 2024 (S.I. No. 319 of 2024) as amended by S.I. No. 326 of 2025 and S.I. No. 475 of 2026
Valid from 28 September 2026 · Data as of 11 November 2026
Key facts
| Table valid | since 28 September 2026 (until further notice) |
|---|---|
| Sector | Private securityPrivate security (security operatives employed by security firms) |
| Salary payments per year | hourly; roster-based · none; regular rostered overtime included in holiday pay (13-week average); +1 day leave after 5 yrs, +2 after 10 yrs |
| Generally binding | yes |
| Official source | S.I. No. 475/2026 - Employment Regulation (Amendment) Order (Security Industry Joint Labour Committee) 2026 (signed 16 Sep 2026, Iris Oifigiúil 18 Sep 2026, effective 28 Sep 2026)source dated 16 September 2026 |
Pay table
since 28 September 2026| Step | per hour | % of reference rate | Net per month (estimate) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security operative | |||
| adult (standard rate) | €16.15 | ≈ €2,367 | |
| first job after age 18 - year 1 | 80 % | ||
| first job after age 18 - year 2 | 90 % | ||
| under 18 | 70 % | ||
S.I. 475/2026 substitutes EUR 15.41 with EUR 16.15 in S.I. 319/2024 (prior step EUR 14.50 -> 15.41 by S.I. 326/2025 from 22 Jul 2025). Open-ended; no further scheduled increase. Sub-rates (70% under 18; 80%/90% in 1st/2nd year for new entrants aged 18+; 75/80/90% during approved training thirds) are percentages in the ERO; the ERO and WRC publish only percentages (no euro amounts), so only pctOfAdult is given (e.g. 80% x 16.15 = 12.92); in any case no worker can be paid below the age-based National Minimum Wage. Unsocial-hours premium EUR 20.00 per shift (>=3h between 21:00-07:00) from 1 Jan 2026. Overtime x1.5 for hours above an average 48h/week over the roster cycle (max 6 weeks). Minimum 4h pay per shift; contract of min 24h/week after 6 months' service. No normal weekly hours fixed (sick pay scheme refers to a 39-hour full-time week). Sick pay EUR 120/rostered week for 3-5 weeks depending on service; death in service = 1 year's basic pay.
Previous pay table
22 July 2025 – 27 September 2026
| Group | Step | per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Security operative | adult (standard rate) | €15.41 |
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Notes
S.I. 475/2026 substitutes EUR 15.41 with EUR 16.15 in S.I. 319/2024 (prior step EUR 14.50 -> 15.41 by S.I. 326/2025 from 22 Jul 2025). Open-ended; no further scheduled increase. Sub-rates (70% under 18; 80%/90% in 1st/2nd year for new entrants aged 18+; 75/80/90% during approved training thirds) are percentages in the ERO; the ERO and WRC publish only percentages (no euro amounts), so only pctOfAdult is given (e.g. 80% x 16.15 = 12.92); in any case no worker can be paid below the age-based National Minimum Wage. Unsocial-hours premium EUR 20.00 per shift (>=3h between 21:00-07:00) from 1 Jan 2026. Overtime x1.5 for hours above an average 48h/week over the roster cycle (max 6 weeks). Minimum 4h pay per shift; contract of min 24h/week after 6 months' service. No normal weekly hours fixed (sick pay scheme refers to a 39-hour full-time week). Sick pay EUR 120/rostered week for 3-5 weeks depending on service; death in service = 1 year's basic pay.