There were no PRSI changes announced in the
December 2009 Budget.
Employee's annual earnings ceiling
The employee's annual earnings ceiling (above which no social insurance contribution is paid) remains at €75,036.
Employee income thresholds
- The threshold for employee PRSI remains at €352 a week.
- The threshold for payment of the 4% Health Contribution remains at €500 a week.
- The annual earnings threshold for the Health Contribution remains at €26,000.
Health Contributions Rate
- The Health Contribution rates remain at 4% and 5%.