Category Description |
A |
Persons under 18 years of age earning not more than the amount indicated below. |
B |
Persons aged 18 and over, earning not more than the amount indicated below. |
C |
All persons whose basic weekly wage is between the amounts indicated below. |
D |
All persons whose basic weekly wage is equal to or exceeds the amount indicated below. |
E |
Students* under 18 years of age. |
F |
Students* 18 years old and over. |
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*Students who are following a full-time course of studies or instruction under the Student-Worker Scheme, or other similar schemes (including the Extended Skills Training Schemes, but excluding the Worker-Student Schemes) involving distinct work and study periods for which they are receiving remuneration.
2010
Category |
From |
To |
by Employee |
by Employer |
Total |
A |
0.10 |
152.29 |
6.62 |
6.62 |
13.24 |
B |
0.10 |
152.29 |
15.23* |
15.23 |
30.46 |
*Or if the employee chooses, 10% of the basic weekly wage. This rate of contribution entitles the contributor to pro-rata contributory benefits. |
|
C |
152.30 |
329.14 |
10% |
10% |
n/a |
D |
329.15 |
n/a |
32.91 |
32.91 |
65.82 |
|
E |
n/a |
n/a |
10% Max.4.38 |
10% Max.4.38 |
n/a |
F |
n/a |
n/a |
10% Max.7.94 |
10% Max.7.94 |
n/a |
1Basic Weekly Wage or the weekly equivalent of the basic monthly salary 2 For percentage rates, the weekly rate payable is calculated to the nearest cent |