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Salaries in Malta
What people earn in Malta: the minimum wage, official average net earnings, how take-home pay is calculated with the 2026 tax bands and social security, and editorial notes on sector pay.
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Official figures
The minimum wage is €994 a month for a full-time adult in 2026. Annual net earnings for a single person without children earning the average wage were €25,273 in 2025 (Eurostat earn_nt_net), up from €24,768 in 2024. The NSO publishes average gross salaries by sector in its Labour Force Survey.
Key figures
National minimum wage (monthly, full-time adult)
€994
first half of 2026
Eurostat — European Commission (data transmitted by NSO Malta) · verified 01 Oct 2026
Annual net earnings, single person without children at the average wage
€25,273
2025
Eurostat — European Commission (data transmitted by NSO Malta) · verified 01 Oct 2026
Income tax, single rates: 0% band
up to €12,000€
Year of assessment 2026 (basis year 2025)
Government of Malta — Laws of Malta · verified 01 Oct 2026
Income tax, single rates: 15% band
€12,001 – €16,000
Year of assessment 2026
Government of Malta — Laws of Malta · verified 01 Oct 2026
Income tax, single rates: 25% band
€16,001 – €60,000
Year of assessment 2026
Government of Malta — Laws of Malta · verified 01 Oct 2026
Income tax, single rates: 35% band
over €60,000
Year of assessment 2026
Government of Malta — Laws of Malta · verified 01 Oct 2026
Every figure shows the reference period and the publishing authority. Statistics are refreshed when the source publishes a new release; see the source register for document details.
| Indicator | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (15–74) | 3.1 % | 2025 | Eurostat — European Commission (data transmitted by NSO Malta) · une_rt_a (2024: 3.2%; 2023: 3.5%) · verified 01 Oct 2026 |
| Employment rate (20–64) | 83.6 % | 2025 | Eurostat — European Commission (data transmitted by NSO Malta) · lfsi_emp_a · verified 01 Oct 2026 |
| National minimum wage (monthly, full-time adult) | €994 | first half of 2026 | Eurostat — European Commission (data transmitted by NSO Malta) · earn_mw_cur (2025: €961). Mechanism: S.L. 452.71 · verified 01 Oct 2026 |
| Annual net earnings, single person without children at the average wage | €25,273 | 2025 | Eurostat — European Commission (data transmitted by NSO Malta) · earn_nt_net P1_NCH_AW100 NET (2024: €24,768) · verified 01 Oct 2026 |
| Average usual weekly hours (employed, 15–64) | 39.3 hours | 2025 | Eurostat — European Commission (data transmitted by NSO Malta) · lfsa_ewhun2 · verified 01 Oct 2026 |
| Young people neither in employment nor education (15–29) | 8.5 % | 2025 | Eurostat — European Commission (data transmitted by NSO Malta) · edat_lfse_20 · verified 01 Oct 2026 |
How take-home pay works
Income tax is progressive (single rates for year of assessment 2026: 0% to €12,000, 15% to €16,000, 25% to €60,000, 35% above), and employees pay 10% social security on basic pay up to a ceiling; employers deduct both through the Final Settlement System each month. A statutory bonus and weekly allowance are paid in instalments through the year.
Sector pay (editorial)
Gaming, financial services, IT and senior healthcare roles pay the highest salaries; hospitality, retail and care roles are often at or near the minimum wage; public-sector pay follows collective agreements. Employers frequently offer health insurance, relocation help and performance bonuses to attract international staff.
Comparing offers
Compare net pay using the tax bands, factor in housing (the largest cost, see cost of living) and check whether the employer sponsors a single permit if you are a non-EU citizen.
Sources & Verification
Verified 1 October 2026 against the sources below- EU Institution
Eurostat — Labour market and earnings (une_rt_a, lfsi_emp_a, earn_mw_cur, earn_nt_net, lfsa_ewhun2, edat_lfse_20)
Eurostat — European Commission (data transmitted by NSO Malta)
Unemployment rate; employment rate 20–64; monthly minimum wage; annual net earnings (single, no children, average wage); average usual weekly hours; NEET rate
- Published
- 10 Sept 2026
- Effective
- —
- Last checked
- 01 Oct 2026
- Status
- Active
Reference: EUROSTAT-LABOUROfficial requirement - Legislation
Income Tax Act (Cap. 123), consolidated
Government of Malta — Laws of Malta
Chapter 123 of the Laws of Malta, consolidated as at 10 March 2026 (incl. Act III of 2026 rates applicable from year of assessment 2026)
- Published
- —
- Effective
- —
- Last checked
- 01 Oct 2026
- Status
- Active
Reference: CAP-123Official requirement - Legislation
Social Security Act (Cap. 318), consolidated
Government of Malta — Laws of Malta
Chapter 318 of the Laws of Malta, consolidated
- Published
- —
- Effective
- —
- Last checked
- 01 Oct 2026
- Status
- Active
Reference: CAP-318Official requirement
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