Finance & Legal Salary Guide
Salary Guide 2025
Updated with the latest sector insights and salary data, reflecting current trends, market activity, and the most sought-after skills.
Latest Finance and Legal Salary Guide 2025 in Malta
As we enter 2025, Malta’s finance and legal markets continue to evolve, shaped by regulatory changes, digital transformation, and shifting industry demands. The country remains a key financial hub, with businesses prioritising compliance, efficiency, and technology-driven innovation to remain competitive.
In finance, demand remains high for professionals in fintech, risk management, and compliance, as stricter EU regulations and digitalisation drive change. ESG finance, AI-driven financial analysis, and regulatory reporting are becoming key focus areas. While Malta’s iGaming sector faces increased regulatory scrutiny, it remains a key employer, particularly for professionals skilled in AML, financial crime prevention, and risk assessment. Meanwhile, banks and fintech firms are competing for top talent, with traditional institutions embracing AI, blockchain, and cybersecurity enhancements to modernise their operations.
The legal market is experiencing a shift towards specialised expertise, particularly in financial services law, corporate governance, and digital assets regulation. With cross-border financial laws evolving, firms seek professionals who can navigate complex EU regulations, AML directives, and GDPR requirements. Additionally, demand for legal professionals skilled in AI regulation, intellectual property, and technology law is rising as businesses integrate digital solutions.
Across both sectors, companies are focusing on strategic hiring, with compliance, regulatory expertise, and digital skills being highly valued. HR teams are prioritising talent retention, hybrid work models, and continuous professional development as competition for skilled professionals intensifies.
Malta’s crypto and EMI sectors are driving demand for compliance, legal, and financial professionals as more fintech start-ups establish operations. With evolving regulations, opportunities for specialised talent in these industries continue to grow.
How do we get this information?
We compile this salary guide from 12,000 people in Banking, Finance, and Legal in Malta. We also look at the salaries offered by 150 companies and government organisations across the Maltese Islands.
We consider trends in regulation in the EU, which have a significant impact on the Finance and Legal Jobs and Employment in Malta. We also consider local information and statistics from the NSO.