Income tax in Malta (2026)
In 2026, income tax in Malta runs from 15% to 35%. On a €60,000 salary you take home €45,492 a year, €3,791 a month.
Income tax rates
- Top rate
- 35%
- Lowest rate
- 15%
- Tax-free allowance
- None
- VAT
- 18%
The 2026 bands, in Euro
| Taxable income (after allowance) | Rate |
|---|---|
| €0 to €12,000 | 0% |
| €12,000 to €16,000 | 15% |
| €16,000 to €60,000 | 25% |
| over €60,000 | 35% |
Take-home pay by salary
€20,000: €16,400 take-home (18% total tax)€25,000: €19,650 take-home (21.4% total tax)€30,000: €22,992 take-home (23.4% total tax)€35,000: €26,742 take-home (23.6% total tax)€40,000: €30,492 take-home (23.8% total tax)€45,000: €34,242 take-home (23.9% total tax)€50,000: €37,992 take-home (24% total tax)€60,000: €45,492 take-home (24.2% total tax)€70,000: €51,992 take-home (25.7% total tax)€80,000: €58,492 take-home (26.9% total tax)€90,000: €64,992 take-home (27.8% total tax)€100,000: €71,492 take-home (28.5% total tax)€120,000: €84,492 take-home (29.6% total tax)€150,000: €103,992 take-home (30.7% total tax)€200,000: €136,492 take-home (31.8% total tax)€250,000: €168,992 take-home (32.4% total tax)
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Cost of living in Malta
Frequently asked questions
What are the income tax rates in Malta?
Income tax in Malta runs from 15% to 35%, in 3 bands.
Is there a tax-free allowance in Malta?
No — Malta has no general tax-free allowance.
What is the take-home pay on €60,000 in Malta?
On €60,000 in Malta you take home €45,492 a year — €3,791 a month.
2026 rules checked against taxsummaries.pwc.com. Single person, employee, no other income. Not tax advice. Change the details