Employer cost in Greece at different salaries
| Salary level | Gross salary | Employer SSC | Total employer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67% of AW | 17,797 EUR | 21.8% | 21,675 EUR |
| 100% of AW | 26,563 EUR | 21.8% | 32,351 EUR |
| 167% of AW | 44,360 EUR | 21.8% | 54,025 EUR |
Worked example
The OECD average wage in Greece for 2025 is 26,563 EUR (about $50,974 in US-dollar purchasing power). On top of that salary the employer pays social security contributions of 21.8%, or 5,788 EUR. That brings the statutory total to 32,351 EUR a year (2,696 EUR a month), or 16 EUR per hour at 2,080 hours. In 2024 the rate at the average wage was 22.3%, so it fell. The rate stays at about 21.8% even at 167% of the average wage, so it scales with pay.
Greece ranks #13 of 38 OECD countries for employer contributions at the average wage (OECD average: 16.6%). Employer contributions are a substantial extra cost to budget for.
Sources: OECD Taxing Wages 2025, comparative indicators (single worker, no children; average wage as defined by the OECD for each country) and OECD, Non-tax compulsory payments as an additional burden on labour income in 2025 (Tables 5 and 6) for mandatory pension and insurance payments that are not classed as taxes, such as Australian superannuation. Model estimates: voluntary benefits, local caps and sector-specific schemes are not included.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an employee cost in Greece?
At the OECD average wage of 26,563 EUR, about 32,351 EUR a year including 21.8% employer social security (2025).
What are employer social security contributions in Greece?
About 21.8% of gross pay at the average wage, 21.8% at 67% and 21.8% at 167% of it (OECD model).