Frequently asked questions
Short answers to the questions most often asked about take-home pay in Malta, each tied to the page that covers the figure in full.
Is Social Security tax-deductible in Malta?
No. Under Malta's Final Settlement System (FSS), employee Social Security Contributions (SSC) are deducted alongside income tax, but do not reduce the gross taxable emoluments figure for income tax calculation. See income tax rates and Class 1 SSC.
How are statutory quarterly bonuses taxed?
Statutory quarterly bonuses (March, June, September, December, totalling €512.52/year) are subject to FSS income tax withholding, but are exempt from Social Security Contributions. See statutory extras & COLA.
What are the employer contribution costs?
Employers pay a matching 10% Class 1 SSC (up to the applicable weekly ceiling) plus 0.3% of basic weekly wage to the Maternity Leave Fund (MLF). See Class 1 SSC.
What's the minimum wage in Malta?
€229.44 a week for an employee aged 18 or over — the DIER statutory rate for 2026. Younger age bands and the full hourly breakdown are on the minimum wage page.
Are the figures on this site signed off?
The figures follow the official sources cited on each page — the Malta Tax and Customs Administration, the Income Tax Act and the Social Security Act on legislation.mt, and the NSO. If a rule changed recently it may not be reflected here yet, and none of them has been through our final sign-off — for official amounts, check the cited source or ask your employer.
- Income Tax Rates and Bands in MaltaUnderstanding Malta's progressive income tax system and how your marital status affects the tax brackets applied to your gross salary.
- Social Security Contributions in MaltaA breakdown of how Class 1 social security contributions are calculated on your payroll and what state benefits they entitle you to.
- Statutory Bonuses and Weekly Allowances in MaltaEverything you need to know about your legal rights to the mandatory statutory bonuses and weekly allowances paid by employers on top of your basic salary.