According to research done by Eurostat, Maltese people earn less per hour than the majority of other EU countries.

The data published by Eurostat shows that by average workers in Malta only get €14.2o an hour before tax, which is less than half of the whole EU average hourly salary of €31.8

Malta is currently placed 25th out of 30 other European countries with mainly Easter European countries trailing behind the Mediterranean island.

In last place is Bulgaria with a very low average of €9.3o an hour. After Bulgaria one can find Romania with €11 an hour, Hungary with  €12.80 an hour and Latvia with €13.50 an hour.

Countries such as Croatia, Poland and Lithuania all offer wages that are similar to Malta, with all being in the €14 – €15 range.

When it comes to top half of the table, Luxembourg is currently first with their people earning an average of €53.90 an hour, more than €20 higher then the EU-wide average.

The data takes not only salaries but also social security contributions, showing the total amounts it takes for employers to employ staff.

A more negative stat for Malta is the fact that since 2016 every EU countries’ average hourly wage has increased except for Malta’s. Eight years ago the country was sitting at an average hourly rate of €14.20 the same amount found today.

Since 2016 there have been seven countries that have leapfrogged Malta in the total standings and now offer higher wages.

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