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What Is the Minimum Wage in Malta in 2026?

The minimum wage in Malta in 2026 is 5,24 € per hour, 908 € per month, and 10.896 € per year before taxes. National Minimum Wage.

Hourly Rate
5,24 €
per hour
Monthly Gross
908 €
per month
Annual Gross
10.896 €
per year
bolt Na kratko
  • Hourly rate: 5,24 € (Jan 2026)
  • Monthly / Annual: 908 € / 10.896 € gross
  • National Minimum Wage

Key Facts

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Hourly
5,24 €
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Monthly
908 €
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Annual
10.896 €
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Last Update
Jan 2026
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Net Monthly (est.)
~681 €
savings
Net Annual (est.)
~8172 €

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

🇱🇺 Luksemburg
2571 €
🇳🇱 Nizozemska
2300 €
🇩🇪 Nemčija
2220 €
🇮🇪 Irska
2200 €
🇧🇪 Belgija
2030 €
🇦🇹 Avstrija
1890 €
🇫🇷 Francija
1767 €
🇪🇸 Španija
1323 €
🇵🇱 Poljska
890 €
🇵🇹 Portugalska
870 €

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 €/hour, 908 €/month, and 10.896 €/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 € 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 € (12 months x 908 €). After taxes and social contributions (estimated at ~25%), the net take-home is approximately 8172 €.

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 €. See the historical timeline above for the full progression.

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

At 908 €/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.