Greece Minimum Wage
Current minimum wage rates and regulations in Greece for 2026.
Minimum Wage Rates 2026
Monthly (14 payments)
€920
Daily
€49.54
Hourly (est.)
€6.19
Annual
€12,880
Key Information
National Minimum Wage (Κατώτατος Μισθός)
The Greek national minimum wage is set by government decree following consultation with social partners. It applies to all private-sector employees and is reviewed annually.
14 Payments System
In Greece, salaries are paid in 14 installments per year. The monthly minimum of €920 is paid 14 times, giving an annual total of €12,880. The extra payments are a Christmas bonus (1 month), an Easter bonus (half month), and a vacation bonus (half month).
Daily Wage Workers
Workers paid on a daily basis have a separate minimum daily wage of €49.54. This applies primarily to manual workers and certain sectors that use daily wage contracts.
Coverage
The minimum wage applies to all full-time private-sector employees aged 18 and over. Collective agreements in many sectors set higher minimum wages. Public-sector salaries follow a separate pay scale.
Monthly Breakdown
| Payment Structure | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 14 payments (standard) | €920 | €12,880 |
| 12 payments (prorated) | €1073 | €12,880 |
Some employers choose to prorate the extra payments into 12 monthly installments. The annual total remains the same.
Part-time Minimum Wage
| Hours/Week | Weekly | Monthly | Annual (14x) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 hours | €93 | €403 | €5,635 |
| 20 hours | €124 | €537 | €7,513 |
| 25 hours | €155 | €671 | €9,392 |
| 30 hours | €186 | €805 | €11,270 |
| 35 hours | €217 | €939 | €13,148 |
| 40 hours | €248 | €1073 | €15,027 |
Minimum wage sources and assumptions
Minimum wage pages use official labour and government publications, then convert hourly, monthly, and annual rates for comparison. This page was last reviewed for Greece 2026 data on April 27, 2026.
Primary references
Calculation notes
- Annual estimates assume the standard full-time hours shown on the page.
- Some countries use collective agreements, age bands, sectors, or regions instead of a single national rate.
- Displayed conversions are estimates and may exclude holiday allowance, 13th-month pay, or local supplements unless stated.
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