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Average Salary in Malta

AVERAGE MONTHLY BASIC SALARY, APRIL TO JUNE 2026

Employees in Malta earned an average basic salary of €2,282 a month from April to June 2026, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO). That is 6.3% more than the €2,148 of a year earlier. Managers averaged €3,657 and elementary occupations €1,412.

€2,282 / month
Change on a year earlier
+6.3%
Managers, Q2 2026
€3,657 / month
Financial and insurance, Q2 2026
€3,021 / month
October to December 2025
€2,146 / month

The National Statistics Office (NSO) estimates the average monthly basic salary of employees every quarter in its Labour Force Survey, for the main occupation, by sex, occupation and economic activity. The figures are provisional and can be revised.

Average monthly basic salary in Malta by occupation, April to June 2026 and 2025

<table class="ert-table"><thead><tr><th>Occupation</th><th>April to June 2026</th><th>April to June 2025</th><th>Change</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Managers</td><td>€3,657</td><td>€3,588</td><td>+1.9%</td></tr><tr><td>Professionals</td><td>€3,035</td><td>€2,740</td><td>+10.8%</td></tr><tr><td>Technicians and associate professionals</td><td>€2,332</td><td>€2,200</td><td>+6.0%</td></tr><tr><td>Armed Forces</td><td>€2,292</td><td>€2,235</td><td>+2.6%</td></tr><tr><td>Clerical support workers</td><td>€1,859</td><td>€1,688</td><td>+10.1%</td></tr><tr><td>Craft and related trades workers</td><td>€1,819</td><td>€1,685</td><td>+8.0%</td></tr><tr><td>Service and sales workers</td><td>€1,632</td><td>€1,548</td><td>+5.4%</td></tr><tr><td>Plant and machine operators, and assemblers</td><td>€1,589</td><td>€1,518</td><td>+4.7%</td></tr><tr><td>Elementary occupations</td><td>€1,412</td><td>€1,369</td><td>+3.1%</td></tr><tr><td><strong>All employees</strong></td><td><strong>€2,282</strong></td><td><strong>€2,148</strong></td><td><strong>+6.3%</strong></td></tr></tbody></table>

Average monthly basic salary in Malta by economic activity, April to June 2026

<table class="ert-table"><thead><tr><th>Economic activity</th><th>Average basic salary per month</th><th>Employees</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Financial and insurance activities</td><td>€3,021</td><td>17,581</td></tr><tr><td>Information and communication</td><td>€2,900</td><td>13,945</td></tr><tr><td>Other services</td><td>€2,661</td><td>26,971</td></tr><tr><td>Public administration, defence, education, human health and social work activities</td><td>€2,529</td><td>78,532</td></tr><tr><td>Real estate activities</td><td>€2,513</td><td>2,371</td></tr><tr><td>Professional, scientific, technical, administration and support service activities</td><td>€2,188</td><td>28,250</td></tr><tr><td>Construction</td><td>€2,095</td><td>17,437</td></tr><tr><td>Manufacturing, mining and quarrying and other industry</td><td>€1,975</td><td>33,562</td></tr><tr><td>Wholesale and retail trade, transportation and storage, accommodation and food service activities</td><td>€1,803</td><td>74,374</td></tr><tr><td><strong>All employees</strong></td><td><strong>€2,282</strong></td><td><strong>294,026</strong></td></tr></tbody></table>

How NSO measures pay

The average basic salary was €2,282 a month from April to June 2026: €2,308 for men and €2,247 for women. From October to December 2025 it was €2,146, against €2,007 a year earlier. Every employee in Malta also gets the statutory bonus and weekly allowance, €512.52 a year in 2026, according to DIER.

Setting pay for a hire in Malta

Sector changes pay a lot. From April to June 2026, average basic pay ran from €1,803 a month in wholesale and retail trade and related activities to €3,021 in financial and insurance activities. Plan for the employer cost too: social security and the Maternity Leave Fund add 10.3% to basic pay, plus €512.52 a year in statutory bonuses, as our guide to hiring in Malta shows. Need help with the search? We find, screen and shortlist remote professionals across Europe, with 3 candidates within 21 days. See how placement works.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average salary in Malta?

The average monthly basic salary of employees was €2,282 from April to June 2026, according to the NSO Labour Force Survey.

How fast are salaries rising in Malta?

The average basic salary rose 6.3% from €2,148 in April to June 2025 to €2,282 in April to June 2026.

Which occupations pay the most in Malta?

Managers, with an average basic salary of €3,657 a month from April to June 2026, then professionals at €3,035. Elementary occupations averaged €1,412.

Which sector pays the most in Malta?

Financial and insurance activities, at €3,021 a month from April to June 2026, then information and communication at €2,900.

What was the average salary in Malta at the end of 2025?

€2,146 a month from October to December 2025, against €2,007 a year earlier, according to NSO.

Sources

  1. NSO, Labour Force Survey: Q2/2026. Checked 3 Nov 2026.
  2. NSO, Labour Force Survey: Q4/2025. Checked 3 Nov 2026.
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