Minimum wage calculator Malta 2026

Since 1 January 2026 the national minimum wage for a whole-time worker aged 18 or over is €229.44 a week.

At 17 it is €222.66 and under 17 it is €219.82. Pick your age and hours to see your minimum pay.

How it's calculated

The weekly minimum is for a normal 40-hour week. The hourly minimum is the weekly figure divided by 40, rounded to the cent.
Part-time workers get the same hourly rate for the hours they work.
On top of the weekly wage every employee gets the statutory bonus of €135.10 in June and December and the weekly allowance of €121.16 in March and September, pro rata for part-time work.

An example

A whole-time worker aged 18 or over earns at least €229.44 a week, about €994.24 a month, and €12,443.40 a year with the statutory bonuses.

Frequently asked questions

Does the minimum wage go up every year?

It has gone up every January for many years, through a national standard order. The rates for 2026 come from Legal Notice 289 of 2025, and a separate order adds the cost of living increase to wages above the minimum.

Can my sector pay more than this?

Yes. Many sectors have a Wage Regulation Order with its own minimum rates. If one applies to you, its rates count when they are higher.

How is the minimum worked out for part-time work?

At the same hourly rate as a comparable whole-time employee. Where no Wage Regulation Order applies, that is the national minimum wage divided by 40.

Key terms

National minimum wage: The lowest weekly wage for a normal working week that an employer can pay a whole-time employee.
Wage Regulation Order: A legal notice that sets minimum pay and conditions for a sector.