Minimum wage in Greece 2026: €920, 14 salaries and take-home pay
From April 2026 Greece's minimum wage rose to €920 gross. What that means per year with 14 salaries, what's left net, and what it means if you're thinking of moving to Greece.
- From 1.4.2026: €920 gross a month, or €41.09 a day.
- Greece pays 14 salaries a year: €12,880 gross a year at minimum wage.
- An illustrative estimate puts take-home pay at about €721 a month for a single employee.
If you're thinking of working in Greece on a local salary, check rents in the area first. Many Israelis living in Greece work remotely on an Israeli salary.
What is the minimum wage in Greece in 2026?
From 1 April 2026 the Greek minimum wage is €920 gross a month for salaried employees (previously €880). For workers paid by the day it is €41.09 a day (previously €39.30). The increase was set by Ministerial Decision 8934/2026, published on 27 March 2026.
| Until March 2026 | From 1 April 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly gross | €880 | €920 |
| Daily gross | €39.30 | €41.09 |
According to Ius Laboris, the minimum wage has risen by €270 a month since 2019, a cumulative increase of about 41.5%.
14 salaries a year: what's the annual figure?
Private-sector employees in Greece receive 14 payments a year: 12 regular salaries plus a Christmas bonus (one month's pay), an Easter bonus (half a month) and a summer holiday bonus (half a month).
- At minimum wage: €920 × 14 = €12,880 gross a year.
- Averaged monthly: about €1,073 gross, if you divide the annual total by 12.
How much is left net?
According to an illustrative estimate by Global Law Experts, a single employee with no dependants on the minimum wage takes home about €721 a month: from €920 deduct about 13.87% employee social security, then a low income tax. The exact amount depends on your situation; an employer or accountant can calculate it precisely.
Who does the minimum wage apply to?
- All employees on private-law contracts in Greece, in every sector and company size, regardless of nationality. That includes an Israeli working in Greece on a local contract.
- Part-time pay is pro-rata.
- Collective agreements cannot pay less.
For young workers: from 1 January 2026, employees up to age 25 pay no income tax on earnings up to €20,000 a year, according to Global Law Experts.
What else rose with the minimum wage?
According to Ius Laboris, the increase also lifts benefits linked to the minimum wage: unemployment benefit rose to about €564.80 a month, maternity protection to €920 a month for nine months, and seniority increments ("trieties") to €92 per three years of service where they apply.
Can you live in Greece on the minimum wage?
It's hard, especially in Athens. Rents have risen sharply in recent years, and a small flat in the centre can take a large part of the salary. Many low-paid workers share flats or live in the suburbs. For full figures on rent, groceries, electricity and transport see how much it costs to live in Greece and our long-term rental in Athens guide.
For Israelis thinking of working in Greece
- EU citizenship: an Israeli with an EU passport can work in Greece without a work visa. Without one, you need a work permit.
- A Golden Visa does not give the right to work as an employee in Greece.
- Many work remotely on an Israeli salary, which is much higher, and live in Greece. See moving to Greece with your family.
FAQ
What is the minimum wage in Greece? From 1 April 2026: €920 gross a month, or €41.09 a day for daily-paid workers.
How many salaries a year are there in Greece? 14: twelve salaries plus Christmas, Easter and holiday bonuses. At minimum wage that's €12,880 gross a year.
How much net is the Greek minimum wage? An illustrative estimate puts it at about €721 a month for a single employee with no dependants. It depends on your situation.
Does the minimum wage apply to foreign workers? Yes. It applies to every employee on a private-law contract in Greece, regardless of nationality.
