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New salary standards for the knowledge migrants scheme
The new salary standards for knowledge migrants were published on 3 December 2024. These new standards will apply from 1 January 2025. They are gross salary amounts per month, excluding 8% holiday pay. These salary standards also apply to ICT permits.
The amounts for 2025 are as follows:
|
Scheme |
Amount per month, excluding 8% holiday pay |
|---|---|
|
Knowledge migrant/ICT permit: Employee aged 30 or over |
€5,688 |
|
Knowledge migrant/ICT permit: Employee under the age of 30 |
€4,171 |
|
University graduates |
€2,989 |
|
EU Blue Card holder |
€ 5,688 |
|
EU Blue Card holder: recent graduates |
€4,551 |