Salary Intelligence
Salaries in Greece by profession
National median, after-tax net, and purchasing power for 38 professions in Greece — anchored to a primary-sourced median wage (2022 data).
What is a good salary in Greece?
Key facts
- National median: ~$20,672 gross ~$15,795 after tax (2022 data, 76% kept).
- Highest-paying role: CTO / Technology Director ~$79,622/yr net for a mid-level cto / technology director.
- Purchasing power the median net is worth ~$24,739 in PPP-equivalent (US price) terms.
- 38 professions estimated each = the national median × the role's skill premium, netted via the tax engine.
National median (2022)
$20,672 gross · $15,795 after tax · $24,739 PPP-equivalent. Source & methodology
Estimated pay by profession in Greece
By take-home, the highest pay in Greece is estimated for a 🏢 cto / technology director — $79,622 net after tax (7.8× the local median).
| Profession | Est. gross | Est. net |
|---|---|---|
| CTO / Technology Director | $161,125 | $79,622 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $135,016 | $68,688 |
| AI Engineer | $134,840 | $68,615 |
| Engineering Manager | $118,464 | $61,756 |
| Doctor (Physician) | $106,881 | $56,905 |
| Software Engineer | $98,330 | $53,324 |
| Data Engineer | $96,034 | $52,362 |
| Cloud Engineer | $92,086 | $50,709 |
| DevOps Engineer | $91,811 | $50,593 |
| Product Manager | $89,734 | $49,724 |
| Cybersecurity Specialist | $84,139 | $47,380 |
| Data Scientist | $79,515 | $45,444 |
| Management Consultant | $79,265 | $45,339 |
| Dentist | $75,670 | $43,833 |
| Remote Freelancer | $66,187 | $39,693 |
| Pharmacist | $60,091 | $36,837 |
| Sales Manager | $59,734 | $36,670 |
| General Manager | $58,594 | $36,135 |
| UX Designer | $57,790 | $35,757 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $55,564 | $34,715 |
| Marketing Manager | $54,304 | $34,124 |
| Project Manager | $54,304 | $34,124 |
| Civil Engineer | $52,781 | $33,409 |
| Finance Analyst | $50,597 | $32,386 |
| Business Analyst | $50,048 | $32,129 |
| Content Writer | $48,681 | $31,487 |
| Operations Manager | $47,867 | $31,106 |
| HR Manager | $42,998 | $28,655 |
| University Lecturer | $41,218 | $27,731 |
| Physiotherapist | $39,185 | $26,677 |
| Graphic Designer | $37,290 | $25,694 |
| Accountant | $34,357 | $24,139 |
| Hospitality Manager | $30,771 | $21,992 |
| Nurse | $27,660 | $20,129 |
| Chef | $26,749 | $19,583 |
| Teacher | $24,951 | $18,507 |
| Electrician | $24,090 | $17,991 |
| Plumber | $23,918 | $17,888 |
“vs median” = estimated gross ÷ Greece's national median gross. Tap a role for the full country-by-country ranking. Regulated professions (medicine, nursing, dentistry, pharmacy, teaching) require local credential recognition before you can practise.
Greece salary estimates · Source: Greece national median wage (national statistical office / Eurostat, 2022) + WhereNext tax engine · Last verified Jun 22, 2026
Modelled estimate, not survey data. Each profession figure is the country's national median wage scaled by the role's skill premium — a directional model, not a per-role salary survey. Singapore is the exception: its figures are the Ministry of Manpower's June 2025 occupational medians. It is for a mid-level professional and varies widely by employer, seniority, bonus, equity, contract type and tax regime. Net is modelled via WhereNext's tax engine and is not tax or employment advice — verify with an employer or qualified advisor before making decisions.
Where the money goes: CTO / Technology Director in Greece
Gross pay erodes to take-home after tax, then adjusts for local prices — a mid-level estimate, every step sourced.
Updated · National medians (Eurostat / national stats) · US BLS OEWS May 2024 · World Bank ICP 2021 (PPP)
- Gross$161,125
- Income tax−$81,503
- Net (after tax)$79,622
- Local prices+$45,085
- Real value$124,707
Keep rate 49% · net $79,622 · real value $124,707 (your money goes further here)
| Step | USD/yr | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | $161,125 | Estimated gross for the role. |
| − Income tax & social | −$81,503 | Resident tax brackets; you keep 49%. |
| Net (after tax) | $79,622 | Take-home in nominal USD. |
| + Local prices (PPP) | +$45,085 | Cheaper than the US — your net buys more. |
| Real value (PPP-equiv. net) | $124,707 | What the net is worth in US price terms. |
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Greece salary questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good salary in Greece?▾
The national median is about $20,672 gross (~$15,795 after tax) for 2022. A "good" salary is typically well above the median — many skilled professions here estimate above $55,735 net. Cost of living matters as much as the headline number.
Which jobs pay the most in Greece?▾
Among the roles modelled, the highest after-tax pay in Greece is estimated for cto / technology director, senior software engineer, ai engineer. These are directional estimates — actual pay varies by employer, seniority and sector.
Does WhereNext estimate net salary after tax in Greece?▾
Yes. Net figures are computed with WhereNext's tax engine using Greece's domestic resident income tax brackets and social contributions — not expat regimes. Verify your own situation with a qualified advisor.
How reliable are these Greece salary figures?▾
The national median is primary-sourced (national statistical office / Eurostat, 2022 data). Per-profession figures are a model — the national median × the role's skill premium, not a per-role salary survey — so treat them as a planning guide, not a quote.