From 1 May 2022, the statutory minimum monthly and daily
wage in Greece were increased.
The Greek Ministry of Labour has set new minimum wages for
employees and blue-collar workers employed on a full-time basis,
without age distinction in Decision No. 38866/21.4.2022.
- For employees, the new gross monthly minimum wage is EUR
713.00.
- For manual workers, the new gross minimum daily wage is EUR
31.85.
This new increase of 7.5% is in addition to the one already
granted from 1 January 2022, resulting in an increase of 9.7% or
EUR 63 per month within 2022.
In addition, depending on the years of service completed by the
employee before 14 February 2012, the minimum monthly wage and the
minimum daily wage are increased by up to 30%. This means the
monthly gross minimum monthly wage for employees with three years
of service can be up to EUR 213 higher (EUR 713 + 30%). In other
words, the minimum wage in this case can be EUR 926 plus Christmas
and Easter bonus and
