National Minimum Wage rates 2013. Ireland v USA

Minimum wage Ireland & USA. As of summer of 2013.

Federal U.S.

$7.25 = €5.46 per hour

Ireland 

€8.65 = $11.47 per hour

Walmart pay its workers a minimum of $12.50 per hour €9.42

Tesco Ireland pays* €11.74 per hour. $15.57

McDonalds Ireland pays.   €8.97 per hour $11.91

McDonalds USA. Pays ave * $7.68 per hour €5.72

* Employer: Tesco PLC

Median Hourly Rate by Job

Retail sales assistance

*Employer: McDonald's Restaurants Ltd.

Median Hourly Rate by Years Experience

Ireland 1-4 years

USA crew member