Average Salary in Greece
Full-time private-sector employees in Greece earned an average of €1,397.95 a month in December 2025, according to e-EFKA, up 0.90% from €1,385.50 a year earlier. Across all employees of enterprises, including part-time staff, the average was €1,234.42.
e-EFKA, the Greek social security fund, publishes monthly pay figures from the contribution returns (APD) that private-sector employers file for each employee. The latest bulletin, issued in July 2026, covers December 2025 and about 2.6 million employees. It reports average pay per month and per day, split by full-time and part-time work. Greek employees also get 14 salaries a year, so annual pay is higher than 12 times the monthly figure.
Average pay in the Greek private sector by group, December 2025
Pay and employment in Greece, December 2024 and December 2025
How e-EFKA measures pay
The figures come from what employers declare to social security each month, so they cover the private sector only. In December 2025, 2,634,983 employees were insured. Full-time employees averaged €1,397.95 a month, or €59.24 a day. The full-time daily wage was €62.07 for men and €55.71 for women.
Setting pay for a hire in Greece
Company size changes pay. In December 2025, enterprises with 10 or more employees paid an average of €1,485.41 a month, about 38% more than the €1,076.97 paid by smaller firms. Offers in Greece are usually quoted as a gross monthly salary paid 14 times, so a full-time salary of €1,397.95 comes to about €19,571 a year. Plan for the employer cost too: social security adds 21.79% on top of gross pay, as our guide to hiring in Greece shows. Need help with the search? We find, screen and shortlist remote professionals across Europe, with 3 candidates within 21 days. See how placement works.
This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change and collective agreements can set different terms. Confirm with a local accountant or lawyer before you hire.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Greece?
Full-time private-sector employees earned an average of €1,397.95 a month in December 2025, according to e-EFKA. Across all employees of enterprises, including part-time staff, it was €1,234.42.
What is the average annual salary in Greece?
e-EFKA reports monthly pay. With 14 salaries a year, the full-time average of €1,397.95 comes to about €19,571. This is our illustration, not an official statistic.
How fast is pay rising in Greece?
Full-time average monthly pay rose 0.90% from December 2024 to December 2025. The average for all employees of enterprises rose 3.90%, from €1,188.04 to €1,234.42.
Do larger companies pay more in Greece?
Yes. In December 2025, enterprises with 10 or more employees paid an average of €1,485.41 a month, against €1,076.97 in firms with fewer than 10.
How much do part-time employees earn in Greece?
An average of €563.30 a month and €33.03 a day in December 2025, against €1,397.95 for full-time employees.
Sources
- e-EFKA, Monthly employment statistics, December 2025. Checked 3 Nov 2026.
- Ministry of Labour, Holiday allowances. Checked 3 Nov 2026.
- Ministry of Labour, Reply to Parliament question 2631/16-1-2024, contribution rates. Checked 3 Nov 2026.
