Greece announced that its minimum wage will increase to 920 euros gross per month starting April 1, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis stated during a Cabinet meeting.
This marks the sixth consecutive increase since 2019. From last year alone, the base salary rises by 40 euros per month, approximately a 4.5% increase.
The adjustment impacts not only minimum wage earners but also automatically affects related payments and benefits, including seniority allowances and so-called “three-year period” increments, according to Top Channel.
Several social benefits will also see increases. The married-person allowance, calculated at 10% of the minimum wage, will rise proportionally, while unemployment benefits will increase from 540 to 564 euros. Other affected areas include maternity and parental leave, employment programs, professional internships, and various seasonal aids.
In parallel, the government plans a 40-euro horizontal increase for all public sector employees.
Authorities highlighted that since 2019, the minimum wage has risen from 650 to 920 euros, a cumulative increase exceeding 40%, aiming to support household incomes amid high living costs.
Opposition parties and trade unions, however, consider the increase insufficient against soaring prices. Detailed breakdowns for different categories of workers are expected to be provided by the relevant ministers in a press conference scheduled for 15:30 local time.
