Average Salary in Greece (2026)
The average full-time gross salary in Greece is roughly €18,000 per year — €1,500 per month. After income tax and employee contributions at 2025 rates, that leaves an estimated €1,116 per month in take-home pay.
Key salary figures
- Avg. gross per year
- €18,000
- Avg. gross per month
- €1,500
- Est. net per month
- €1,116
- Tax & contributions
- 25.6%
- Avg. living costs (single)
- €1,220/mo
National all-sector estimates. Capital-city, tech and finance salaries typically run 30–80% higher.
From gross to net in Greece
On the average salary, total deductions in Greece come to about 25.6% — leaving €13,393 per year net. The exact split between income tax and social contributions depends on your personal situation.
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Average single-person living costs in Greece run about €1,220 per month. Against an average net salary of ≈ €1,116, that leaves a gap of roughly €104 — average earners typically share housing or live outside the priciest cities. Build your own budget with the Greece cost of living calculator.
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Or compare all countries side by side on the European salary comparison page, and see the full country picture on our Greece guide.