Statutory and legislative payroll changes in Greece, each linked to the page it was checked against. For information only, not legal or tax advice: confirm details with the source before acting. See the terms.
New 2026 income tax scale with lower middle rates
Effective income year 2026
For a taxpayer over 30 without children, the 2026 scale is 9% up to €10,000, 20% from €10,000 to €20,000, 26% from €20,000 to €30,000, 34% from €30,000 to €40,000, 39% from €40,000 to €60,000, and 44% above €60,000. Separate scales apply by age and number of children.
For the employer
- Load the new 2026 scales (including age- and child-based variants) into payroll withholding.
For the employee
- Most employees see lower withholding compared with 2025.
Source: Taxheaven - Οι νέες αναλυτικές κλίμακες φορολογίας 2026 · Last verified 1 October 2026
Minimum wage rises to €920
Effective 1 Apr 2026
From 1 April 2026 the minimum monthly wage rises from €880 to €920, the sixth consecutive increase. The government targets €950 by 2027.
For the employer
- Raise pay for employees at the minimum and review seniority scales and allowances tied to the minimum wage.
For the employee
- Minimum-wage workers receive €40 more a month.
In practice: €920 - €880 = €40 a month increase.
Source: Taxheaven - Κατώτατος μισθός στα 920 ευρώ από 1η Απριλίου · Last verified 1 October 2026