Greece has raised its minimum monthly wage to 920 euros as of today, marking an increase from the previous level of 882 euros, according to official information cited by ANA-MPA and BTA. The adjustment continues a broader upward trend in recent years.
Since 2019, the minimum wage in the country has grown substantially, rising by over 40 percent. In absolute terms, this represents an increase of 270 euros per month, or nearly 3,800 euros annually, based on figures from the Greek Ministry of Labor.
The latest increase is expected to have a direct impact on around 700,000 private sector workers, as well as on public sector pay scales and various social benefits linked to the minimum wage level. Among these is unemployment assistance, which is set to rise from 540 to 565 euros.
Despite the adjustment, trade unions argue that the increase remains insufficient in the context of ongoing cost-of-living pressures. According to their estimates, a minimum income of at least 1,052 euros per month would be required to ensure a decent standard of living under current economic conditions.