Athens, Greece – March 26, 2026 — Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced today that Greece’s minimum monthly wage will rise to €920 gross starting April 1, 2026, marking the sixth consecutive increase since 2019.
Speaking at a cabinet meeting, Mitsotakis noted that the new wage represents a €40 monthly increase compared to the current €880. Since 2019, when the minimum wage stood at €650, the cumulative rise exceeds 41%, delivering an additional €3,780 annually for minimum wage earners.
“This marks the sixth consecutive increase since 2019,” Mitsotakis said. “The proposal is to raise it to 920 euros. This represents a monthly increase of 40 euros compared to last year.”
He stressed that the adjustment goes beyond minimum wage workers, triggering upward revisions in seniority-based pay scales, public sector salaries, and various social benefits.
Government Measures Amid Global Uncertainty
Mitsotakis opened the meeting by acknowledging the challenging international environment caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which has led to fuel price fluctuations and renewed inflationary pressures.
“Uncertainty has now become the only certainty,” he stated, adding that the government has implemented multiple measures to shield households and businesses:
- A cap on profit margins for fuel pricing
- A two-month fuel card subsidy for the majority of Greek households
- A fertilizer subsidy for farmers, effective from March 15
- Intervention to keep ferry ticket prices close to last year’s levels during the Easter period
These actions aim to limit the impact of rising diesel and petrol costs on transport, production, and household budgets.
Strong Job Creation Record Highlighted
The Prime Minister also pointed to significant progress in employment. Since 2019, 563,000 new jobs have been created, reducing unemployment from 18% to 7.7% as of January 2026.
To further protect workers’ rights, the government is expanding the digital labour card to five additional sectors — including private healthcare, telecommunications, and cleaning services. The measure will now cover more than 2.3 million employees, leading to a notable increase in declared overtime.
Call for National Unity
In closing, Mitsotakis underlined the need for internal stability amid complex international developments, including tensions involving Iran. He called for unity, urging the country to focus on major issues affecting Greece rather than minor domestic political disputes.
The cabinet formally approved the new minimum wage level during today’s meeting.
This latest increase reinforces the government’s commitment to supporting workers and households while navigating external economic pressures.
greekcitytimes.com.
Contact our
newsroom
to share your updates, stories, photos, or videos.