Malta · 2026
Malta Salary Calculator
Calculate Maltese net pay with progressive income tax and capped social security.
VAT rate: 18%Net → GrossGross → Net
per month
| Gross | Net | Effective tax rate |
|---|---|---|
| 994 EUR | 895 EUR | 10.0% |
| 2,500 EUR | 1,916 EUR | 23.4% |
| 3,700 EUR | 2,816 EUR | 23.9% |
| 5,000 EUR | 3,791 EUR | 24.2% |
Total deductions
Malta taxes single employees progressively: 0% up to EUR 12,000, then 15%, 25% and 35% bands, with the top rate starting at EUR 60,000. Employee social security is 10% of salary, capped at EUR 55.93 per week. Malta also runs a remittance basis for non-domiciled residents.
Side-by-side comparison
- Social security caps
- Employee social security is capped at EUR 55.93 per week (about EUR 2,908 a year).
- Residency (183-day rule)
- Maltese residents are taxed on worldwide income; non-domiciled residents may use the remittance basis.
- Double taxation treaties
- Malta has an extensive double taxation treaty network, including the US and most of Europe.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate my net salary?
Malta taxes single employees progressively: 0% up to EUR 12,000, then 15%, 25% and 35% bands, with the top rate starting at EUR 60,000. Employee social security is 10% of salary, capped at EUR 55.93 per week. Malta also runs a remittance basis for non-domiciled residents.
What are the social security caps?
Employee social security is capped at EUR 55.93 per week (about EUR 2,908 a year).
When do I become a tax resident?
Maltese residents are taxed on worldwide income; non-domiciled residents may use the remittance basis.