Greece to Raise Minimum Wage to €880 in April

Greece is preparing to raise its minimum wage again, with a new rate expected to take effect on April 1, 2025. This would mark the fourth consecutive annual increase since 2022, following the government’s commitment to steadily improve incomes after a decade of austerity.

According to reports, the gross monthly minimum wage is expected to increase by 5% to 6%, from €830 to approximately €880, equating to a raise of €40 to €50. The final amount is expected to be confirmed this week by the Council of Ministers.

This increase aligns with the government’s mid-term goal to reach a minimum wage of €950 by 2027, as part of its broader economic plan, which also includes raising the average national wage to €1,500 by the same year. These targets have been reaffirmed by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and the Ministry of Labor since 2023. According to ERGANI, the national employment database, 575,000 workers currently receive the minimum wage and will directly benefit from the raise. The entry-level wage in the public sector is also expected to match the new minimum wage starting April 1, per the government’s announced policy.