Average salary in Greece 2026: what full-time workers earn, and how it compares with the minimum wage
The average private-sector full-time salary in Greece passed €1,500 a month in 2025, according to ERGANI data. Here are the figures, what they cover, and how they compare with the minimum wage and the cost of living.
- In 2025 the average private-sector full-time salary was about €1,516 a month (2024: about €1,478).
- Averaged across all private-sector jobs, including part-time: about €1,362 a month.
- The minimum wage from April 2026 is €920 gross a month, and 14 salaries are paid a year.
If you are thinking of moving to Greece or working there, salaries are low compared with Israel, and rent, especially in Athens, takes a large share. Check whether an offer is gross or net, and remember the 14 salaries.
What is the average salary in Greece?
According to ERGANI, the system in which Greek employers report their employees and their pay, the average private-sector full-time salary in 2025 was about €1,516 a month. Greek City Times reported this in February 2026. That is up from about €1,478 in 2024.
| Figure (private sector) | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Average full-time salary | about €1,478 | about €1,516 |
| Average across all jobs (incl. part-time) | about €1,362 | |
| Share of full-time jobs | 78.5% |
The source does not say whether the figures are gross or net. They cover private-sector employees only, not civil servants or the self-employed.
Why are there two averages?
The €1,516 average covers full-time employees only. The €1,362 average covers all private-sector jobs, including part-time and shift work, so it is lower. According to the same data, about 78.5% of private-sector jobs are full-time.
The average salary vs the minimum wage
From 1 April 2026 the minimum wage in Greece is €920 gross a month, or €41.09 a day for daily-paid workers. The average full-time salary is roughly 1.65 times the minimum wage. For full details see the minimum wage in Greece 2026.
14 salaries: what does that come to per year?
Private-sector employees in Greece receive 14 payments a year: 12 regular salaries plus Christmas, Easter and holiday bonuses. So a €920 minimum wage comes to €12,880 a year, about €1,073 a month if divided by 12.
For illustration only: if the average salary of about €1,516 is paid 14 times a year, that comes to about €21,200 a year. This is our calculation, not an official figure.
Where are Greek salaries heading?
Between 2024 and 2025 the average full-time salary rose by about €38 a month, roughly 2.6% (our calculation from the figures). According to Greek City Times, the average passed the €1,500 mark ahead of the government's target. The minimum wage is also rising: from €880 to €920 in April 2026. Even so, pay rises still lag behind rent rises in the big cities, especially Athens. So compared with salaries, housing in Greece is getting more expensive, even as pay goes up.
Is the average salary enough to live in Athens?
That is the big question. Rents in Athens have risen sharply in recent years, partly because of short-term lets such as Airbnb. See the Athens housing crisis. A couple with two salaries manages far more easily than a single person. Outside Athens, in cities such as Thessaloniki and on the islands out of season, rent is usually cheaper. For a breakdown of costs see the cost of living in Greece.
What to check before accepting a job offer in Greece
- Gross or net: in Greece salaries are usually quoted gross. Social security contributions and income tax come off the gross.
- Monthly or annual: check whether an annual figure includes all 14 salaries.
- Full-time or part-time: part-time pay is calculated pro rata.
- Remote work: many Israelis living in Greece keep working remotely for an Israeli employer. Their pay is not set by the Greek market, but check the tax position with an accountant.
FAQ
What is the average salary in Greece in 2026? The latest figure is for 2025: about €1,516 a month for private-sector full-time jobs, according to ERGANI.
What is the minimum wage in Greece? From 1 April 2026: €920 gross a month, or €41.09 a day.
How many salaries a year are paid in Greece? In the private sector, 14: twelve regular salaries plus Christmas, Easter and holiday bonuses.
Are salaries in Greece lower than in Israel? Yes. The average salary in Greece is significantly lower than in Israel, but some costs, especially outside Athens, are lower too.
