The term “wages” or “pay” typically includes:

• Basic wage (gross  annual  pay  and  the corresponding gross hourly pay)
• Any allowances (such as shift allowance, performance bonus, commission etc) that are agreed upon in the contract of employment or in an applicable Collective Agreement
• Payment for overtime, where applicable
• Remuneration for public holidays and vacation leave
• Statutory bonuses and weekly allowances (as defined by Maltese law)

In simple terms, wages include any money paid to an employee for the work they do, based on an agreement or as required by law.

Additionally, such payments must be itemised, meaning the employer must provide a clear breakdown showing how the total wage is made up (e.g. basic pay, allowances, overtime, etc.).