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Minimum Wage in Greece

Julien Sicard
Julien Sicard
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November 3, 2026
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November 3, 2026
MINIMUM WAGE, SALARIED EMPLOYEES, FROM 1 APRIL 2026

Greece's minimum wage is €920 gross a month for salaried employees from 1 April 2026, up 4.55% from €880, under Ministerial Decision 8934/2026. Manual workers get at least €41.09 a day. Paid 14 times, the monthly rate comes to €12,880 a year.

€920 / month
Per year, 14 salaries
€12,880
Rise in April 2026
+4.55%
Manual workers, per day
€41.09
Rise since 2019
+41.5%

Greece sets a national minimum wage by ministerial decision each spring, under Law 4172/2013. There are two rates: a monthly salary for salaried employees and a daily wage for manual workers. Both apply across the country with no age bands. Employees also get a Christmas bonus, an Easter bonus and a holiday allowance, so the Ministry of Labour counts pay over 14 salaries a year.

Greece minimum wage, 2025 and 2026

<table class="ert-table"><thead><tr><th>Rate</th><th>From 1 April 2025</th><th>From 1 April 2026</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Salaried employees, per month</td><td>€880</td><td>€920</td></tr><tr><td>Salaried employees, per year (14 salaries)</td><td>€12,320</td><td>€12,880</td></tr><tr><td>Manual workers, per day</td><td>€39.30</td><td>€41.09</td></tr><tr><td>Legal basis</td><td>Ministerial Decision 8233/2025</td><td>Ministerial Decision 8934/2026</td></tr></tbody></table>

Greece minimum wage history, 2019 to 2026

<table class="ert-table"><thead><tr><th>From</th><th>Per month</th><th>Per day, manual workers</th><th>Change</th><th>Legal basis</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1 February 2019</td><td>€650</td><td>€29.04</td><td></td><td>Ministerial Decision 4241/127/30.1.2019 (B' 173)</td></tr><tr><td>1 January 2022</td><td>€663</td><td>€29.62</td><td>+2.0%</td><td>Ministerial Decision 107675/27.12.2021 (B' 6263)</td></tr><tr><td>1 May 2022</td><td>€713</td><td>€31.85</td><td>+7.5%</td><td>Ministerial Decision 38866/21.4.2022 (B' 2030)</td></tr><tr><td>1 April 2023</td><td>€780</td><td>€34.84</td><td>+9.4%</td><td>Ministerial Decision 31986/24.3.2023 (B' 2003)</td></tr><tr><td>1 April 2024</td><td>€830</td><td>€37.07</td><td>+6.4%</td><td>Ministerial Decision 25058/29.3.2024 (B' 1974)</td></tr><tr><td>1 April 2025</td><td>€880</td><td>€39.30</td><td>+6.0%</td><td>Ministerial Decision 8233/27.3.2025 (B' 1476)</td></tr><tr><td>1 April 2026</td><td>€920</td><td>€41.09</td><td>+4.5%</td><td>Ministerial Decision 8934/27.3.2026 (B' 1759)</td></tr></tbody></table>

What an employer pays on top

Employers pay 21.79% social security on top of gross pay for a standard employee, and the bonuses count in the base. At the minimum wage, that is €12,880 x 21.79% = €2,806.55 a year, for a total cost of €15,686.55. The minimum wage is also the lowest monthly base for contributions on a full-time contract.

The ministry states a goal of €950 a month in 2027, with a formula based on inflation and productivity from 2028. The 2027 rate itself will be set by ministerial decision and had not been published on 3 November 2026.

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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 minimum wage in Greece in 2026?

€920 gross a month for salaried employees and €41.09 a day for manual workers, from 1 April 2026, under Ministerial Decision 8934/2026.

How much is the Greek minimum wage per year?

€12,880. Employees get 14 salaries a year: 12 monthly salaries plus the Christmas bonus, the Easter bonus and the holiday allowance.

What will the minimum wage be in Greece in 2027?

Not yet set on 3 November 2026. The Ministry of Labour states a goal of €950 a month in 2027. The rate will be fixed by ministerial decision.

When does the Greek minimum wage change?

Since 2023 each new rate has applied from 1 April, after a ministerial decision published in late March.

How much has the Greek minimum wage risen since 2019?

It went from €650 a month in February 2019 to €920 in April 2026, a rise of about 41.5%.

Sources

  1. Ministry of Labour, Minimum wage, with decisions since 2019. Checked 3 Nov 2026.
  2. Ministry of Labour, New minimum wage in force, 1 Apr 2026. Checked 3 Nov 2026.
  3. e-EFKA, General questions for employees, minimum contribution base. Checked 3 Nov 2026.
  4. Ministry of Labour, Reply to Parliament question 2631/16-1-2024, contribution rates. Checked 3 Nov 2026.
  5. e-EFKA, Circular 38/2024, health care contributions. Checked 3 Nov 2026.
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