France vs Malta: tax rates and take-home pay (2026)
On €88,000 (about €88,000) you take home €57,328 in France and €63,692 in Malta (about €63,692) — Malta leaves you 11% more.
At every salary we checked, you keep more in Malta.
Take-home pay at eight salary levels
| Salary | France | Malta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,011€22,000 | $19,799€17,415 | $20,123€17,700 | Malta +2% |
| $39,791€35,000 | $29,933€26,329 | $30,402€26,742 | Malta +2% |
| $60,255€53,000 | $42,183€37,104 | $45,750€40,242 | Malta +8% |
| $79,582€70,000 | $53,350€46,927 | $59,109€51,992 | Malta +11% |
| $100,045€88,000 | $65,175€57,328 | $72,410€63,692 | Malta +11% |
| $147,794€130,000 | $91,255€80,268 | $103,447€90,992 | Malta +13% |
| $204,638€180,000 | $119,270€104,910 | $140,396€123,492 | Malta +18% |
| $295,589€260,000 | $160,299€140,999 | $199,513€175,492 | Malta +24% |
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Frequently asked questions
Is tax higher in France or Malta?
At €88,000, Malta takes less of your pay: you keep 72% there, against 65% in France.
What is the top tax rate in France and Malta?
The top income tax rate is 49% in France and 35% in Malta.
How much do I take home on €88,000 in each?
On €88,000 (about €88,000) you take home €57,328 in France and €63,692 in Malta (about €63,692).
2026 rules checked against service-public.gouv.fr. Single person, employee, no other income. Not tax advice. Change the details