Greece Salary Calculator
Greece taxes employment income on a progressive 9–44% scale and pays salaries over 14 instalments a year. On top of income tax, employees contribute to EFKA social security, and workers under 30 benefit from reduced 2026 young-worker rates.
Example: €30,000 gross in Greece
A 14-payment employee salary, 2026 rates — computed by the Saldora API.
Net annual
€21,921
Net monthly
€1,566
Income tax
€3,918
Effective rate
26.9%
How salary tax works in Greece
- Income tax: progressive 9% up to €10k, rising to 44% above €40k
- Paid in 14 instalments (extra months at Christmas, Easter and summer)
- EFKA social security ≈ 13.87% employee share, deducted before tax
- 2026 young-worker relief: 0% up to €20k under 25; reduced rates to 30
- Family tax credit that increases with the number of children
Greece salary tax — frequently asked questions
How much tax will I pay on a salary in Greece?
Income tax is progressive from 9% to 44%, plus an EFKA social-security contribution of roughly 13.87% on the employee side. On a €30,000 gross salary the combined effective rate is around 27%. Enter your own figure above for an exact breakdown.
Does the calculator include social security (EFKA)?
Yes. Both the employee EFKA contribution and the employer cost are calculated separately from income tax, so you see your true net pay and what you cost your employer.
I'm under 30 — do I pay less tax in Greece?
For 2026, workers under 25 pay 0% income tax up to €20,000, and ages 26–30 get a reduced 9% rate on the €10k–€20k band. Add your age in the calculator to apply these automatically.
Can it calculate freelancer (self-employed) tax in Greece?
Yes — switch to Freelancer to model revenue, deductible expenses, EFKA class contributions, the tax prepayment and VAT.
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Estimates based on publicly available 2026 tax rules for Greece. For informational purposes only — not tax advice. Consult a qualified tax advisor for your specific situation.