Wage Growth Expected to Strengthen Through 2027
Greece is preparing for a broad rise in salaries across the economy as outlined in the Multiannual Fiscal Program, which anticipates steady improvement in disposable incomes through 2027. Average nominal pay is projected to climb to 1,500 euros in 2027, up from 1,342 euros in 2024. Forecasts also indicate a midpoint increase to roughly 1,440 euros in 2026.
The minimum wage, currently set at 880 euros, is expected to follow a firm upward path, reaching 915 to 920 euros in 2026 and hitting 950 euros by spring 2027. Public sector pay scales will shift accordingly once the April 2026 increase takes effect.
Entry level earnings for the compulsory education grade are projected to rise from 950 euros to approximately 985 to 990 euros gross, with similar adjustments applied across all pay steps. Higher wages will influence calculations for overtime, night work, holiday pay, OPEKA benefits and unemployment support, which today stands at 540.32 euros.
Significant Increases for Uniformed Personnel
Uniformed employees are set to receive larger boosts due to revised pay structures. Senior officers are expected to gain an average of 276 euros per month. Non commissioned officers will see increases of about 128 euros. Lower ranked personnel will receive an average raise of 103 euros.
Police staff will also record notable improvements, with an average monthly increase of 111 euros. Adjustments will vary by rank, ranging from up to 236 euros for higher officers to around 63 euros for Special Guards.
Tax Relief for Public Sector Employees from 2026
More than half of Greece’s public sector workforce will benefit from reduced tax rates beginning on 1 January 2026, with cuts of 4 to 6 percentage points depending on the number of dependent children. Teachers earning 12,000 euros per year will see annual reductions of 20 euros without children or 40 euros with one child.
Tax officials with incomes of 16,000 euros will experience savings of 120 euros with no children, 240 euros with one child, 360 euros with two and 480 euros with three dependents. NHS doctors earning 25,000 euros will see reductions ranging from 300 euros with no children to 3,180 euros for those with four dependents.
Withholding Tax to Fall for 400,000 Workers
Lower withholding tax will apply from January 2026 for more than 400,000 employees. Benefits will depend on annual income and the number of dependents, aligning with the country’s updated tax scale.
