Key Facts: Malta Wages
- Country
- Malta (MLT)
- Continent
- Europe
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Minimum Wage
- €5.74 /hr ($6.53 USD)
- Average Gross Monthly Salary
- €2,100 /month
- Average Gross Annual Salary
- €25,200 /year
- Median Individual Income
- €17,000 /year
- Standard Work Week
- 40 hours
- Data Source
- Department of Industrial and Employment Relations (DIER); 2026 rate per DIER Resource Pack (dier.gov.mt)
- Last Updated
- 2026-05-27
Malta — Average Salary & Wages
Euro (EUR) Data verified Jan 2026 Sources
The average salary in Malta is
€25,200 a year
But half of all workers earn less than €17,000 .
The average is lifted by bonuses and high earners. Most workers earn less than that.
The minimum wage in Malta is €5.74/hr ($6.53 USD) as of 2026. The average gross monthly salary is €2,100 ($2,390.44 USD). The median monthly income is €1,416.67 ($1,612.60 USD).
Malta's minimum wage is near the median for Europe, ranking #20 out of 40 countries with statutory minimum wages. Over the past 6 years, the minimum wage has increased by 30% in nominal terms. The standard work week is 40 hours.
Average gross monthly earnings for full-time employees. Net estimated after progressive income tax (0-35%) and social security contributions (10% employee share, capped).
Minimum Wage Trend
Since 2020, the minimum wage has grown +30% in nominal terms.
• PPP ADJUSTED
In Malta, the minimum wage has the purchasing power of $9.90/hr in the United States, adjusted for local cost of living using the World Bank PPP conversion factor.
In Context
At minimum wage, a full-time worker in Malta earns €994.24/mo. That is 47% of the average gross salary.
- Monthly (full-time)
- €994.24 at min. wage
- Share of avg. salary
- 47% gross, before tax
- USD equivalent
- $1,131.75/mo monthly
- Nominal growth
- +30% since 2020
Wage Breakdown
- Hourly
- €5.74
- Weekly
- €229.44
- Monthly
- €994.24Weekly wage × 52 / 12
- Annual
- €11,930.88Weekly wage × 52
National minimum wage (paga minima nazzjonali). Malta sets its minimum wage on a weekly basis. Workers also receive mandatory annual bonuses and weekly allowances (statutory bonuses of EUR 135.10 in March and EUR 135.10 in September, plus a weekly allowance). Malta adopted the euro in 2008.
Work Week
- Standard
- 40 hrs/wk
- Maximum
- 48 hrs/wk
- Overtime
- 1.5x pay
Standard workweek is 40 hours. Maximum 48 hours/week averaged over a 17-week reference period. Overtime premium is at least 50% for weekdays and 100% for Sundays and public holidays.
How Malta Compares
| Metric | Malta | Europe Avg. | Europe Highest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min. wage (USD equiv.) | $6.53/hr | $8.44/hr | $17.99/hr (Jersey) |
| Avg. salary (USD equiv.) | $2,390.44/mo | $3,218.62/mo | $9,615.38/mo (Switzerland) |
Countries with Similar Minimum Wages
| Country | Min. Wage /hr (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bahamas | $6.50 |
| Aruba | $6.47 |
| Estonia | $6.45 |
| South Korea | $6.62 |
| French Polynesia | $6.42 |
| Malta | $6.53 |
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What is the minimum wage in Malta?
The minimum wage in Malta is €5.74/hr (approximately $6.53 USD), effective since 2026-01-01. National minimum wage (paga minima nazzjonali). Malta sets its minimum wage on a weekly basis. Workers also receive mandatory annual bonuses and weekly allowances (statutory bonuses of EUR 135.10 in March and EUR 135.10 in September, plus a weekly allowance). Malta adopted the euro in 2008.
What is the average salary in Malta?
The average gross monthly salary in Malta is €2,100 (approximately $2,390.44 USD). Average gross monthly earnings for full-time employees. Net estimated after progressive income tax (0-35%) and social security contributions (10% employee share, capped). Source: National Statistics Office (NSO Malta) (2025).
How many hours is the standard work week in Malta?
The standard work week in Malta is 40 hours, with a legal maximum of 48 hours. Overtime is paid at 1.5x the normal rate. Standard workweek is 40 hours. Maximum 48 hours/week averaged over a 17-week reference period. Overtime premium is at least 50% for weekdays and 100% for Sundays and public holidays.
How has the minimum wage in Malta changed over time?
The minimum wage in Malta has changed as follows: €175.84 in 2020, €179.71 in 2021, €182.83 in 2022, €192.73 in 2023, €205.03 in 2024, €213.54 in 2025, €229.44 in 2026. This represents 7 recorded adjustments.
What is the minimum wage in Malta in USD?
The minimum wage in Malta converts to approximately $6.53/hr in US dollars, based on current exchange rates. Actual purchasing power may differ due to local cost of living.
What is the average salary in Malta in USD?
The average gross monthly salary in Malta is approximately $2,390.44 per month in US dollars, based on current exchange rates. Actual purchasing power may differ due to local cost of living.
How does Malta's minimum wage compare to the Europe average?
Malta's minimum wage ranks #20 out of 40 countries with statutory minimum wages in Europe, placing it near the median for Europe.
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