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The Malta minimum wage for 2026 is €229.44 per week for full-time employees aged 18 and over, effective from 1 January 2026. This converts to approximately €994–€995 per month and €11,933 per year before statutory bonuses and allowances.
This guide covers the full Class 1 and Class 2 SSC rate tables for 2026, who pays each category, how contributions are calculated, the Maternity Leave Trust Fund levy, SSC for part-time workers and student workers.
Malta’s 2026 tax bands maintain a progressive structure from 0% to 35%, with the most significant change being the introduction of 4 new family rate categories.
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