Compare two situations

Working versus welfare household comparison

Compare the money your household may have left each week after the costs that change. Enter known take-home figures—we do not estimate your tax or decide which welfare payments continue.

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Situation A — current

Answer each visible question. Blank and “not sure” answers do not count as zero or no. Editing any answer clears your confirmation and hides the previous estimate.

Take-home pay (€ per week) — After tax, USC, PRSI and pension deductionsWelfare payments retained (€ per week) — Only include payments expected in this situationOther household income (€ per week) — Partner income or other regular incomeChildcare costs (€ per week) — Actual expected weekly cost after subsidiesTravel-to-work costs (€ per week) — Fuel, public transport, parking or tollsRent or mortgage cost (€ per week) — Use the amount payable in this situationOther work-related costs (€ per week) — For example meals, clothing or care costs

Situation B — possible change

Answer each visible question. Blank and “not sure” answers do not count as zero or no. Editing any answer clears your confirmation and hides the previous estimate.

I entered and checked every figure in both situations

Household comparison

Complete every field in both situations and confirm to see the comparison. Enter zero only where it genuinely applies.

Check the figures before relying on this comparison

Use actual take-home pay, not gross wages.
Confirm which welfare payments or secondary benefits continue after starting work.
Include childcare, travel, housing and other costs that genuinely change.
This comparison does not value medical cards, housing security, pensions or other non-cash benefits.

Use the official Benefit of Work Estimator

Planning estimate only: changing work can affect several payments and taxes at different times. Confirm the complete position with Intreo, Revenue or a qualified adviser before making a major decision.