Malta Salary After Tax Calculator
Single, Married & Parent Tax Rates & Social Security (NI)
Calculate your exact take-home pay, statutory income tax slabs, and mandatory payroll deductions in Malta for the 2024 tax year.
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MTYour Take-Home Pay
Below you can see your gross salary and estimated take-home pay in Malta with a full tax breakdown, alongside a list of recent salary calculations. Expand More Options to adjust your pay schedule or add extras for a more precise estimate.
Current Salary
Your salary per year
€20,000Paid months per year 12.0
Tax year2024
20.9%
Taxes
Before Tax
€1,667
After Tax
€1,318
| Deduction | Rate | Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income Tax (Inland Revenue) | Maltese progressive scale (0% - 35%) | -€2,185 | -€182 |
| Social Security Contribution (Class 1) | 10% of basic weekly pay (max €53.94/wk) | -€2,000 | -€167 |
| Total Taxes & Deductions | 20.9% | -€4,185 | -€349 |
Is this a good salary in Single Computation Rates? Find out how it compares with local salaries below ↓
Salary Comparison
| Before Tax | After Tax | Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 1/3€20,000 | €1,318 | 20.9% |
| 2/3
€15,000 -€5,000 | €1,047 -€271 | 16.2% -4.7% |
| 3/3
€25,000 +€5,000 | €1,589 +€271 | 23.7% +2.8% |
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Malta Tax Brackets (2024)
Official statutory progressive income tax slabs
Tax-Free Allowance / Standard Deduction:Tax-free allowance up to €9,100 (Single) / €12,700 (Married) / €10,500 (Parent)
| Tax Rate | Income Band | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| 0% | Up to €9,100 | Tax-Free Tier (Single computation) |
| 15% | €9,101 – €14,500 | Reduced Tier |
| 25% | €14,501 – €60,000 | Standard Middle Tier |
| 35% | Over €60,000 | Top Marginal Rate |
Payroll Deductions
Social insurance & retirement levies
In addition to income tax, statutory contributions are automatically withheld from gross pay:
Class 1 Social Security (NI)
Capped at ~€54.74/wk (€2,846/yr)
Employer Matching Contributions:
Employers in Malta also pay matching social security and pension contributions that do not reduce your gross paycheck.
Understanding Maltese Income Tax & Social Security
79.08%
Net Take-Home Rate
Based on €20,000 gross
20.93%
Effective Total Tax
Income tax + statutory social levies
25%
Marginal Top Tier
Tax on the next dollar/euro earned
Maltese resident individuals pay income tax based on progressive bands. You can choose single, married, or parent computation depending on family status.
Key Payroll & Tax Insights:
Three Rate Schedules: Single, Married, and Parent computation rates provide different progressive thresholds.
Social Security Cap: Employee NI is 10% of basic pay, strictly capped at a weekly maximum.
Statutory Bonuses: Employees in Malta receive four quarterly government bonuses totaling ~€512/year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common queries about salary and taxes in Malta
On €35,000 single computation, Social Security is capped at €2,846, and income tax is roughly €5,050. Your annual take-home pay is approximately €27,104 (around €2,258 net per month).
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