Central Bank of Malta’s chief economist pushes back on low-wage narrative: ‘Completely wrong’

April 24, 2026
by Robert Fenech

Taking into account for Malta’s high rate of labour turnover, wages are higher previously thought

Finance Minister rejects updating Malta’s COLA mechanism after historic increase

February 7, 2024
by Robert Fenech

He said it is now time for businesses to do their part and ensure their employees' standard of living

Minimum wage to rise to €213.54 a week from January 2024, reaching €5.34 per hour

October 26, 2023
by Fabrizio Tabone

€3 increment increases for remaining with the same employer for a year will no longer be in effect

Minimum wage negotiations at a ‘sensitive moment’ – MCESD chairman

October 16, 2023
by Robert Fenech

Over the weekend, Prime Minister Robert Abela said ‘the minimum wage must increase’

Is it time to increase Malta’s minimum wage? As UK takes the plunge, local economists are divided

November 2, 2021
by Solomon Cefai

BusinessNow.mt reaches out to two economists to discuss Malta's minimum wage, and ask whether it should be raised

What are the best paying sectors in the EU and how does Malta compare?

March 2, 2021
by Solomon Cefai

EU report illustrates anomolous pay-by-sector rankings for Malta

Central Bank of Malta’s chief economist pushes back on low-wage narrative: ‘Completely wrong’

April 24, 2026
by Robert Fenech

Taking into account for Malta’s high rate of labour turnover, wages are higher previously thought

Finance Minister rejects updating Malta’s COLA mechanism after historic increase

February 7, 2024
by Robert Fenech

He said it is now time for businesses to do their part and ensure their employees' standard of living

Minimum wage to rise to €213.54 a week from January 2024, reaching €5.34 per hour

October 26, 2023
by Fabrizio Tabone

€3 increment increases for remaining with the same employer for a year will no longer be in effect

Minimum wage negotiations at a ‘sensitive moment’ – MCESD chairman

October 16, 2023
by Robert Fenech

Over the weekend, Prime Minister Robert Abela said ‘the minimum wage must increase’

Is it time to increase Malta’s minimum wage? As UK takes the plunge, local economists are divided

November 2, 2021
by Solomon Cefai

BusinessNow.mt reaches out to two economists to discuss Malta's minimum wage, and ask whether it should be raised

What are the best paying sectors in the EU and how does Malta compare?

March 2, 2021
by Solomon Cefai

EU report illustrates anomolous pay-by-sector rankings for Malta