What date does the law specify salary must be paid in Malta?

In Malta, salary must be paid at the end of each month.

Additionally, full-time employees are entitled to a statutory bonus of EUR 270 per year, paid in two separate instalments. The first instalment of EUR 135.10 is paid between June 15 and June 30, and the second instalment of EUR 135.10 is paid between December 15 and December 23. Employers must also pay any income supplements as established by the Minister of Finance. Employees who have been in employment for less than a year receive a proportionate amount of the bonus or income supplement on a pro-rata basis.

Is there a legal obligation to pay salaries in the same month in Malta?

There is no legal obligation to pay salaries in the same month in Malta.

Should the employment agreement specify salary in monthly or annual amounts in Malta?

In Malta, the employment agreement should specify the salary in monthly amounts.

What is the minimum wage information in Malta?

Effective January 1, 2025, in Malta, the national minimum wage for individuals aged 18 and over is EUR 221.78 per week. For part-time employees, the national minimum wage is calculated on a pro-rata basis, using the same hourly rate as a comparable full-time employee.