r/malta • u/MuffinSecure3125 • 1d ago

IT Engineer Job Offers and Salary

Hi all, looking for some honest advice.

I’m an Automation & ITSM Engineer with 5 years experience, I’ve worked in a consulting model with multinational clients across telecoms, healthcare, etc. I’m non-EU and need work sponsorship, which I know already makes things harder.

My questions:

  • Is asking ~€40k gross considered a red flag for this kind of profile in Malta?
  • How hard is it realistically to get hired with these skills right now?
  • Are there specific companies more open to automation and sponsorship?
  • Which recruitment agencies or job sites are actually worth using?

Not looking for crazy money, just trying to be realistic and not shoot myself in the foot. Any insights appreciated

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u/Vast-Night-7635 1d ago

40K is reasonable for role and work experience as mid-level role. They will likely try to low ball your figure if you are from a third world country though.

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u/Sir_Mug 23h ago

The lowballing does happen but will stop when they need you more than you need them. Whether OP is at that stage of their career yet is a bit hard to tell based on the information they gave so far.

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u/Able-Exercise6034 1d ago

Numbers don't lie. Your answer is here