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The statutory minimum hourly rate for security workers will increase from €15.41 to €16.15 from 28 September 2026.
On 7 September 2026, the Minister of State for Employment, Small Business and Retail, Alan Dillon TD, confirmed his intention to sign a new Employment Regulation Order for Ireland’s Security Industry.
The amended Order is due to take effect from Monday, 28 September 2026 and will increase the statutory minimum hourly rate for security workers from €15.41 to €16.15 per hour.
This represents an increase of €0.74 per hour, or approximately 4.8%, in the statutory minimum rate of pay.
Recognising the Contribution of Security Personnel
Security personnel perform an essential role in protecting people, property and organisations throughout Ireland. Their responsibilities extend across retail, hospitality, transport, financial services, critical infrastructure, healthcare, technology and many other important sectors.
Synergy Security Solutions welcomes the continued recognition of the professionalism, responsibility and contribution of security personnel.
Fair and sustainable pay is essential to attracting, developing and retaining experienced security professionals while supporting consistently high standards across the industry.
Impact Across Security Services
The Employment Regulation Order applies across the delivery of security services and will impact the employment costs associated with:
Static guarding
Mobile patrols
Alarm response
Keyholding
Lock and unlock services
Emergency call-outs
Reception and concierge services
Other services involving the deployment or operational support of security personnel
In addition to the direct increase in the statutory hourly rate, the change also affects associated employment costs, including employer PRSI, holiday pay and pension contributions.
Supporting Our People & Our Clients
As one of Ireland’s leading security providers, Synergy is committed to full compliance with all applicable employment legislation and industry standards.
We are working directly with our clients to communicate the impact of the new Employment Regulation Order and to ensure that all necessary contractual and commercial adjustments are managed clearly and professionally.
Our priority remains the continued delivery of reliable, compliant and high-quality security services while ensuring that our employees are appropriately recognised and rewarded for the important work they perform.
The new statutory minimum hourly rate of €16.15 is scheduled to take effect from 28 September 2026.
Further information is available from the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment.
Protecting People, Property & Business across Ireland.