Malta vs Portugal: tax rates and take-home pay (2026)
On €88,000 (about €88,000) you take home €63,692 in Malta and €52,081 in Portugal (about €52,081) — Malta leaves you 22% more.
At every salary we checked, you keep more in Malta.
Take-home pay at eight salary levels
| Salary | Malta | Portugal | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,011€22,000 | $20,123€17,700 | $19,438€17,098 | Malta +4% |
| $39,791€35,000 | $30,402€26,742 | $28,417€24,996 | Malta +7% |
| $60,255€53,000 | $45,750€40,242 | $39,591€34,824 | Malta +16% |
| $79,582€70,000 | $59,109€51,992 | $49,120€43,206 | Malta +20% |
| $100,045€88,000 | $72,410€63,692 | $59,210€52,081 | Malta +22% |
| $147,794€130,000 | $103,447€90,992 | $80,615€70,909 | Malta +28% |
| $204,638€180,000 | $140,396€123,492 | $105,657€92,936 | Malta +33% |
| $295,589€260,000 | $199,513€175,492 | $145,725€128,180 | Malta +37% |
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Frequently asked questions
Is tax higher in Malta or Portugal?
At €88,000, Malta takes less of your pay: you keep 72% there, against 59% in Portugal.
What is the top tax rate in Malta and Portugal?
The top income tax rate is 35% in Malta and 53% in Portugal.
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 €52,081 in Portugal (about €52,081).
2026 rules checked against taxsummaries.pwc.com. Single person, employee, no other income. Not tax advice. Change the details