Average Salary in Malta 2020
How much money does a person working in Malta make?
LOWEST
810
EUR AVERAGE
5,990
EUR HIGHEST
26,500
EUR
A person working in Malta typically earns around 5,990 EUR per month. Salaries range from 810 EUR (lowest) to 26,500 EUR (highest).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Salaries differ drasticly between different jobs. If you are interested in the salary of a particular job, see below for salaries for specific job titles.
Distribution of Salaries in Malta
The median, the maximum, the minimum, and the range
Salary Range
Salaries in Malta range between 810 EUR per month (minimum salary) to 26,500 EUR per month (maximum salary).
Median Salary
The median salary is 6,110 EUR per month, which means that half (50%) of the population are earning less than 6,110 EUR while the other half are earning more than 6,110 EUR. The median represents the middle salary value. Generally speaking, you would want to be on the right side of the graph with the group earning more than the median salary.
Percentiles
Closely related to the median are two values: the 25th and the 75th percentiles. Reading from the salary distribution diagram, 25% of the population are earning less than 3,120 EUR while 75% of them are earning more than 3,120 EUR. Also from the diagram, 75% of the population are earning less than 17,000 EUR while 25% are earning more than 17,000 EUR.
What is the difference between the median and the average salary?
Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both of the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people are earning more than you and there is plently of room for improvement. If your wage is in between the average and median, then things can be a bit confusing. We have written a guide to explain all the different senarios. How to compare your salary
Salaries for specific job categories
Choose a job category to explore specific salary details
Accounting and FinanceAdministration / Reception / SecretarialAdvertising / Grapic Design / EventsAirlines / Aviation / Aerospace / DefenseArchitectureAutomotiveBankingBilingualBusiness PlanningCare Giving and Child CareCleaning and HousekeepingConstruction / Building / InstallationCounselingCourier / Delivery / Transport / DriversCustomer Service and Call CenterElectrical and Electronics TradesEngineeringEnvironmentalExecutive and ManagementFacilities / Maintenance / RepairFactory and ManufacturingFashion and ApparelFitness / Hair / BeautyFood / Hospitality / Tourism / CateringFundraising and Non ProfitGardening / Farming / FishingGovernment and DefenceHealth and MedicalHuman ResourcesImport and ExportIndependent JobsInformation TechnologyInsuranceLaw Enforcement / Security / FireLegalMarketingMedia / Broadcasting / Arts / EntertainmentOil / Gas / Energy / MiningPet CarePharmaceutical and BiotechnologyPhotographyPublic RelationsPublishing and PrintingPurchasing and InventoryQuality Control and ComplianceReal EstateRecreation and SportsSales Retail and WholesaleScience and Technical ServicesTeaching / EducationTelecommunicationSalary Trend and Forecast in Malta
How are Malta salaries changing over time? Listed below is a chart that shows the average salary over the past few years.
| Average Salary 2016 | 5,370 EUR | |
| Average Salary 2017 | +4% | 5,570 EUR |
| Average Salary 2018 | +3% | 5,740 EUR |
| Average Salary 2019 | +2% | 5,880 EUR |
Salaries for popular jobs
| Job Title | Average Salary |
| Accounting and Finance | |
| Accountant | 3,990 EUR |
| Accounting Assistant | 3,970 EUR |
| Accounting Manager | 7,740 EUR |
| Bookkeeper | 3,290 EUR |
| Chartered Accountant | 5,390 EUR |
| Corporate Treasurer | 10,600 EUR |
| Financial Analyst | 6,090 EUR |
| Financial Manager | 11,800 EUR |
| Internal Auditor | 6,010 EUR |
Administration / Reception / Secretarial | |
| Administrative Assistant | 3,080 EUR |
| Office Manager | 4,160 EUR |
| Receptionist | 4,170 EUR |
| Secretary | 3,350 EUR |
Advertising / Grapic Design / Events | |
| Art Director | 6,060 EUR |
| Creative Director | 5,870 EUR |
| Graphic Designer | 4,260 EUR |
| Photographer | 4,040 EUR |
Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense | |
| Aerospace Engineer | 6,500 EUR |
| Air Traffic Controller | 6,250 EUR |
| Flight Attendant | 5,300 EUR |
| Pilot | 7,050 EUR |
Architecture | |
| Architect | 5,340 EUR |
| CAD Drafter | 4,590 EUR |
Automotive | |
| Mechanic | 3,300 EUR |
| Service Advisor | 4,790 EUR |
Banking | |
| Bank Branch Manager | 8,270 EUR |
| Teller | 4,080 EUR |
Bilingual | |
| Teacher | 4,620 EUR |
| Translator | 5,390 EUR |
Business Planning | |
| Business Analyst | 6,930 EUR |
| Business Development Manager | 8,700 EUR |
| Project Manager | 6,800 EUR |
Care Giving and Child Care | |
| Nanny | 3,830 EUR |
| Nursery Teacher | 4,130 EUR |
Construction / Building / Installation | |
| Civil Engineer | 5,390 EUR |
| Construction Project Manager | 6,960 EUR |
| Health and Safety Officer | 3,710 EUR |
Customer Service and Call Center | |
| Call Center Representative | 4,310 EUR |
| Customer Service Manager | 8,210 EUR |
| Customer Service Representative | 4,100 EUR |
Engineering | |
| Electrical Engineer | 5,830 EUR |
| Engineer | 5,200 EUR |
| Mechanical Engineer | 5,600 EUR |
Executive and Management | |
| Chief Executive Officer | 14,100 EUR |
| Chief Financial Officer | 12,400 EUR |
| General Manager | 11,000 EUR |
Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering | |
| Chef | 4,970 EUR |
| Executive Chef | 5,180 EUR |
| Hotel Manager | 8,980 EUR |
| Travel Agent | 4,770 EUR |
| Waiter / Waitress | 3,640 EUR |
Health and Medical | |
| Dentist | 14,800 EUR |
| Dietitian | 14,100 EUR |
| Laboratory Technician | 4,310 EUR |
| Nurse | 4,700 EUR |
Human Resources | |
| Human Resources Manager | 8,520 EUR |
| Human Resources Officer | 4,700 EUR |
Information Technology | |
| Computer Technician | 4,420 EUR |
| Database Administrator | 5,800 EUR |
| Developer / Programmer | 5,190 EUR |
| Information Technology Manager | 8,310 EUR |
| Network Engineer | 5,100 EUR |
Law Enforcement / Security / Fire | |
| Police Officer | 4,640 EUR |
Legal | |
| Attorney | 8,440 EUR |
| Legal Assistant | 4,330 EUR |
Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment | |
| Journalist | 5,950 EUR |
Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology | |
| Biomedical Engineer | 4,880 EUR |
| Pharmacist | 6,880 EUR |
Sales Retail and Wholesale | |
| Cashier | 3,470 EUR |
| Sales Manager | 9,300 EUR |
| Sales Representative | 4,000 EUR |
Teaching / Education | |
| Elementary School Teacher | 4,310 EUR |
| Secondary School Teacher | 4,720 EUR |
Average Hourly Wage in Malta
35 EUR per hourThe average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Malta is 35 EUR. This means that the average person in Malta earns approximatly 35 EUR for every worked hour.
The hourly wage is the salary paid in one working hour. Usually jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fix amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximation and they are considered to the be the standard.
