Malta vs Poland: tax rates and take-home pay (2026)
On €88,000 (about PLN 384,455) you take home €63,692 in Malta and PLN 231,057 in Poland (about €52,888) — Malta leaves you 20% more.
At every salary we checked, you keep more in Malta.
Take-home pay at eight salary levels
| Salary | Malta | Poland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,011€22,000PLN 96,114 | $20,123€17,700 | $18,081PLN 69,480 | Malta +11% |
| $39,791€35,000PLN 152,908 | $30,402€26,742 | $27,690PLN 106,407 | Malta +10% |
| $60,255€53,000PLN 231,547 | $45,750€40,242 | $38,108PLN 146,443 | Malta +20% |
| $79,582€70,000PLN 305,816 | $59,109€51,992 | $48,349PLN 185,797 | Malta +22% |
| $100,045€88,000PLN 384,455 | $72,410€63,692 | $60,127PLN 231,057 | Malta +20% |
| $147,794€130,000PLN 567,945 | $103,447€90,992 | $87,609PLN 336,663 | Malta +18% |
| $204,638€180,000PLN 786,385 | $140,396€123,492 | $120,325PLN 462,386 | Malta +17% |
| $295,589€260,000PLN 1,135,889 | $199,513€175,492 | $171,909PLN 660,611 | Malta +16% |
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Frequently asked questions
Is tax higher in Malta or Poland?
At €88,000, Malta takes less of your pay: you keep 72% there, against 60% in Poland.
What is the top tax rate in Malta and Poland?
The top income tax rate is 35% in Malta and 36% in Poland.
How much do I take home on €88,000 in each?
On €88,000 (about PLN 384,455) you take home €63,692 in Malta and PLN 231,057 in Poland (about €52,888).
2026 rules checked against taxsummaries.pwc.com. Single person, employee, no other income. Not tax advice. Change the details