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: ~$16,806 gross ~$13,143 after tax (2022 data, 78% kept).
- Highest-paying role: CTO / Technology Director ~$66,842/yr net for a mid-level cto / technology director.
- Purchasing power the median net is worth ~$20,585 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)
$16,806 gross · $13,143 after tax · $20,585 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 — $66,842 net after tax (8× the local median).
| Profession | Est. gross | Est. net |
|---|---|---|
| CTO / Technology Director | $135,035 | $66,842 |
| AI Engineer | $113,639 | $57,880 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $113,611 | $57,869 |
| Engineering Manager | $99,429 | $51,930 |
| Doctor (Physician) | $88,292 | $47,265 |
| Software Engineer | $82,640 | $44,898 |
| Data Engineer | $80,603 | $44,045 |
| Cloud Engineer | $77,289 | $42,657 |
| DevOps Engineer | $77,058 | $42,560 |
| Product Manager | $75,082 | $41,733 |
| Cybersecurity Specialist | $70,515 | $39,820 |
| Data Scientist | $66,738 | $38,238 |
| Management Consultant | $66,388 | $38,092 |
| Dentist | $62,380 | $36,413 |
| Remote Freelancer | $55,888 | $33,694 |
| Sales Manager | $49,678 | $31,093 |
| Pharmacist | $49,537 | $31,035 |
| General Manager | $48,819 | $30,733 |
| UX Designer | $48,267 | $30,503 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $46,210 | $29,629 |
| Marketing Manager | $45,162 | $29,106 |
| Project Manager | $45,162 | $29,106 |
| Civil Engineer | $43,853 | $28,453 |
| Finance Analyst | $42,227 | $27,643 |
| Business Analyst | $41,662 | $27,360 |
| Content Writer | $40,798 | $26,931 |
| Operations Manager | $39,686 | $26,375 |
| HR Manager | $35,565 | $24,319 |
| University Lecturer | $34,135 | $23,554 |
| Physiotherapist | $32,178 | $22,423 |
| Graphic Designer | $31,145 | $21,825 |
| Accountant | $28,452 | $20,266 |
| Hospitality Manager | $25,384 | $18,490 |
| Nurse | $22,750 | $16,940 |
| Chef | $22,036 | $16,483 |
| Teacher | $20,416 | $15,450 |
| Electrician | $19,711 | $14,999 |
| Plumber | $19,552 | $14,897 |
“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 (3 months ago)
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. 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.
Verified · National medians (Eurostat / national stats) · US BLS OEWS May 2024 · World Bank ICP 2021 (PPP)
- Gross$135,035
- Income tax−$68,193
- Net (after tax)$66,842
- Local prices+$37,848
- Real value$104,690
Keep rate 49% · net $66,842 · real value $104,690 (your money goes further here)
| Step | USD/yr | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | $135,035 | Estimated gross for the role. |
| − Income tax & social | −$68,193 | Resident tax brackets; you keep 49%. |
| Net (after tax) | $66,842 | Take-home in nominal USD. |
| + Local prices (PPP) | +$37,848 | Cheaper than the US — your net buys more. |
| Real value (PPP-equiv. net) | $104,690 | 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 $16,806 gross (~$13,143 after tax) for 2022. A "good" salary is typically well above the median — many skilled professions here estimate above $46,789 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, ai engineer, senior software 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.