Malta vs Netherlands: tax rates and take-home pay (2026)
On €88,000 (about €88,000) you take home €63,692 in Malta and €57,432 in the Netherlands (about €57,432) — Malta leaves you 11% more.
You keep more in the Netherlands up to about €53,000, and more in Malta above that.
Take-home pay at eight salary levels
| Salary | Malta | Netherlands | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,011€22,000 | $20,123€17,700 | $24,281€21,358 | Netherlands +21% |
| $39,791€35,000 | $30,402€26,742 | $34,952€30,744 | Netherlands +15% |
| $60,255€53,000 | $45,750€40,242 | $46,187€40,626 | Netherlands +1% |
| $79,582€70,000 | $59,109€51,992 | $55,761€49,047 | Malta +6% |
| $100,045€88,000 | $72,410€63,692 | $65,293€57,432 | Malta +11% |
| $147,794€130,000 | $103,447€90,992 | $86,298€75,908 | Malta +20% |
| $204,638€180,000 | $140,396€123,492 | $114,789€100,968 | Malta +22% |
| $295,589€260,000 | $199,513€175,492 | $160,719€141,368 | Malta +24% |
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Frequently asked questions
Is tax higher in Malta or the Netherlands?
At €88,000, Malta takes less of your pay: you keep 72% there, against 65% in the Netherlands.
What is the top tax rate in Malta and Netherlands?
The top income tax rate is 35% in Malta and 49.5% in the Netherlands.
How much do I take home on €88,000 in each?
On €88,000 (about €88,000) you take home €63,692 in Malta and €57,432 in the Netherlands (about €57,432).
2026 rules checked against taxsummaries.pwc.com. Single person, employee, no other income. Not tax advice. Change the details