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Minimum Wages

Did you know that Malta's minimum wage is set to increase? It will be made €213.54 per week from January 1, 2024, including the Cost of Living Adjustment. This follows a unanimous agreement among employers, unions, and the government, outlining yearly increases until 2027. The current weekly wage of €192.73 will be adjusted to €200.73, with additional increments and the 2024 COLA. Know more about minimum wage in Malta.

News

4 December 2023 -  On 1 December, Malta Housing Minister Roderick Galed released new renting rules, declaring that landlords will only be able to register six tenants who are not part of the same family in one unit. These changes were made to provide stability to the rental market and simplify any related legal processes. Fines up to €2,329 will be handed out by the Housing Authority to landlords who violate these rules and a refusal to remedy the situation could be brought to court and fined up to €10,000. Take our survey on work and wages and contribute to living information in Malta.

Annual Leave

Did you know that workers in Malta are entitled to a particular amount of annual paid leave? For example, if an employee is working 40 hours per week, they are entitled to 208 hours of paid leave, that is 26 working days. Read about annual leave benefits in Malta. 

Economic Facts

  • A pregnant woman in Malta is entitled to 18 weeks of uninterrupted leave. During this time, the first 14 weeks are paid by the employer and the remaining four weeks are paid by the government. Learn more about maternity leave laws in Malta
  • Did you know that Malta is a famous filming location with famous films like Gladiator and Troy filmed here? Even Game of Thrones contained many scenes from Valletta and the famous Azure Window. Malta’s popularity within the film industry has benefited the tourism industry. Check out the salaries of VIPs, including film personalities
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