Greece's Ministry of National Economy and Finance published an assessment of wage developments since 2019, highlighting increases in net earnings across household types and wage cost growth above consumer price inflation. The assessment emphasized income after taxes and social insurance contributions as a basis for European comparisons, while acknowledging that earnings remain below the European average and high prices continue to pressure households. Eurostat data show that average net annual earnings for households comprising one person increased 42.3%, from EUR 15,112 in 2019 to EUR 21,498 in 2025. For households with two children and two workers earning average wages, net annual earnings rose 36.5%, from EUR 37,995 to EUR 51,867 over the same period. Greece ranked above 10 other European Union countries in both categories. Similar increases and rankings were recorded across other household types, including when comparisons used purchasing power standards rather than euros. The gross monthly minimum wage increased 41.5%, from EUR 650 in 2019 to EUR 920 in 2026. On a basis of 12 monthly payments, it stood at EUR 1,073 in the second half of 2026, matching Portugal. Separately, Eurostat's wage cost index rose 38.6% between the second quarter of 2019 and the second quarter of 2026, compared with a 24.4% increase in consumer prices.
Greece's Ministry of National Economy and Finance reviews 42.3% growth in average net earnings for people living alone between 2019 and 2025
Greece's Ministry of National Economy and Finance reviewed wage trends since 2019, emphasizing net earnings growth while acknowledging a continuing gap with European average earnings. Between 2019 and 2025, average net annual earnings increased 42.3% for people living alone and 36.5% for households with two children and two workers earning average wages. The wage cost index rose 38.6% between the second quarters of 2019 and 2026, exceeding consumer price growth of 24.4%.