Croatia vs Malta: tax rates and take-home pay (2026)
On €88,000 (about €88,000) you take home €55,544 in Croatia and €63,692 in Malta (about €63,692) — Malta leaves you 15% more.
At every salary we checked, you keep more in Malta.
Take-home pay at eight salary levels
| Salary | Croatia | Malta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,011€22,000 | $17,290€15,208 | $20,123€17,700 | Malta +16% |
| $39,791€35,000 | $26,394€23,216 | $30,402€26,742 | Malta +15% |
| $60,255€53,000 | $39,000€34,304 | $45,750€40,242 | Malta +17% |
| $79,582€70,000 | $50,905€44,776 | $59,109€51,992 | Malta +16% |
| $100,045€88,000 | $63,147€55,544 | $72,410€63,692 | Malta +15% |
| $147,794€130,000 | $88,740€78,056 | $103,447€90,992 | Malta +17% |
| $204,638€180,000 | $124,770€109,748 | $140,396€123,492 | Malta +13% |
| $295,589€260,000 | $185,707€163,348 | $199,513€175,492 | Malta +7% |
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Frequently asked questions
Is tax higher in Croatia or Malta?
At €88,000, Malta takes less of your pay: you keep 72% there, against 63% in Croatia.
What is the top tax rate in Croatia and Malta?
The top income tax rate is 33% in Croatia and 35% in Malta.
How much do I take home on €88,000 in each?
On €88,000 (about €88,000) you take home €55,544 in Croatia and €63,692 in Malta (about €63,692).
2026 rules checked against porezna-uprava.gov.hr. Single person, employee, no other income. Not tax advice. Change the details