Salary guide · Tourism & Hospitality
Chef Salary in Malta
Chefs are in year-round demand across Malta's hotels and restaurants, with head chefs and roles at higher-end properties earning well above entry level.
Chef pay range
Entry
€20,000
Typical
€32,000
Senior
€55,000
Approximate gross annual range · 2026 · illustrative, not official statistics
Typical take-home
€2,017/mo
Net on a €32,000 gross salary — you keep 75.63% after tax & social security.
Where it ranks
Top 23.2%
The typical chef earns more than ~77% of Malta full-time workers. Approximate.
What affects chef pay in Malta
Experience, employer size, and in-demand skills move pay within the range above. Employers hiring chefs in Malta most often look for:
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These figures are approximate, illustrative 2026 gross ranges and estimated take-home — not official statistics or a salary offer. Actual pay varies by employer, experience, and skills. Verify tax and visa specifics with official sources such as the Commissioner for Tax and Customs.