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Salary Guide January 2026 5 min read

Malta Minimum Wage 2026: Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about Malta's National Minimum Wage for 2026, including current rates, exemptions, and comparisons.

2026 Minimum Wage Rates

PeriodAmount (Gross)
Weekly€213.54
Monthly€928.70
Annual€11,104.08

The National Minimum Wage (NMW) in Malta is updated annually. For 2026, the weekly rate is €213.54, which includes the COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment) of €10.36 per week.

Who Does the Minimum Wage Apply To?

  • Full-time employees - 40 hours per week
  • Part-time employees - Pro-rata calculation
  • All sectors - Unless covered by a Wage Regulation Order with higher rates

Note: Employees under 17 or in their first 6 months of employment may receive 95% of the minimum wage.

Comparison with Average Salary

  • Minimum Wage: €11,104/year
  • Average Salary (Malta): ~€25,000/year
  • Median Salary: ~€20,000/year

Malta Calculator Editorial Team

Financial Content Specialists | Malta Tax & Employment Experts

Our team specializes in Maltese tax law, social security contributions, and employment regulations. All content is reviewed against official sources from the Malta Commissioner for Revenue and the Department of Social Security.

Published: 1 January 2026

Official Sources

Data verified as of 1 January 2026. Rates and thresholds are subject to change based on Malta government budget announcements.

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workers_rights_mt2 months ago

€213.54/week is still very low considering how expensive malta has become. rent alone takes most of that in many areas. hope the government increases it more next year

Sandra Mifsudabout 2 months ago

Thanks for including the monthly and annual breakdown. I always get confused converting weekly to monthly. Very helpful resource!

part_timer_gozoabout 2 months ago

does minimum wage apply the same way for part timers? like if i work 20 hours do i get half of this?

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