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What Is the Minimum Wage in Malta in 2026?

The minimum wage in Malta in 2026 is 5,24 EUR per hour, 908 EUR per month, and 10 896 EUR per year before taxes. National Minimum Wage.

Hourly Rate
5,24 EUR
per hour
Monthly Gross
908 EUR
per month
Annual Gross
10 896 EUR
per year
bolt Röviden
  • Hourly rate: 5,24 EUR (Jan 2026)
  • Monthly / Annual: 908 EUR / 10 896 EUR gross
  • National Minimum Wage

Key Facts

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Hourly
5,24 EUR
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Monthly
908 EUR
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Annual
10 896 EUR
update
Last Update
Jan 2026
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Net Monthly (est.)
~681 EUR
savings
Net Annual (est.)
~8172 EUR

Net estimates assume ~25% effective tax and social contribution rate. Actual amounts vary by personal situation.

Historical Minimum Wage Increases

2019 €4.28/hour
2022 €4.59/hour
2024 €4.92/hour
2026 €5.24/hour Current

EU Minimum Wage Ranking

At 908 EUR/month, Malta's minimum wage ranks #null among EU countries with a statutory minimum.

🇱🇺 Luxemburg
2571 EUR
🇳🇱 Hollandia
2300 EUR
🇩🇪 Németország
2220 EUR
🇮🇪 Írország
2200 EUR
🇧🇪 Belgium
2030 EUR
🇦🇹 Ausztria
1890 EUR
🇫🇷 Franciaország
1767 EUR
🇪🇸 Spanyolország
1323 EUR
🇵🇱 Lengyelország
890 EUR
🇵🇹 Portugália
870 EUR

Countries without a statutory minimum (Italy, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Switzerland) are not included.

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What is the minimum wage in Malta in 2026?

The minimum wage in Malta is 5,24 EUR/hour, 908 EUR/month, and 10 896 EUR/year gross in 2026. National Minimum Wage.

How much is the minimum wage per hour in Malta?

The hourly minimum wage in Malta is 5,24 EUR as of Jan 2026. This is the gross statutory minimum before taxes and social contributions.

What is the annual minimum wage in Malta?

The annual gross minimum wage in Malta is 10 896 EUR (12 months x 908 EUR). After taxes and social contributions (estimated at ~25%), the net take-home is approximately 8172 EUR.

How has the minimum wage in Malta changed over the years?

The minimum wage in Malta has seen steady increases. The most recent increase was in Jan 2026, bringing the hourly rate to 5,24 EUR. See the historical timeline above for the full progression.

How does Malta's minimum wage compare to other EU countries?

At 908 EUR/month, Malta's minimum wage ranks in Europe. Luxembourg has the highest statutory minimum at €2,571/month, while Poland has one of the lowest at €890/month.