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Our payroll calculator helps employers estimate hiring costs in 95+ countries worldwide. Whether you're expanding your team internationally or evaluating employment expenses in different regions, our tool provides a clear breakdown of total costs.
Simply select the country of employment, enter key details about the employment terms, and input the salary. The calculator will instantly generate a detailed cost analysis, including gross salary, employer contributions, taxes, and other mandatory expenses specific to the chosen country.
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Calculating salaries with our simplified payroll calculator only takes a few steps. Select the country and employment status, enter salary details, and instantly get a detailed breakdown of the net and gross salaries, along with detailed insights into social security contributions, tax obligations, and other deductions in the selected country.
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How does the salary calculator for Greece work?
Our payroll calculator for Greece helps employers estimate net salaries based on gross wages while factoring in mandatory deductions and tax calculations.
The calculation starts with the employee's gross salary as input. The calculator then deducts employee contributions for EFKA (social security, including health, pension, and unemployment funds) and payroll tax based on income level.
In addition to employee deductions, the calculator also accounts for the employer's EFKA contributions. Once all deductions are applied, the tool provides the employee’s net salary - the final take-home pay after taxes and contributions.
What is the salary cost in Greece?
The total cost of salary in Greece includes contributions and taxes from both the employee and the employer, calculated based on the gross salary.
Employers contribute 21.79% of the gross salary to EFKA (social security), covering pensions, healthcare, and unemployment benefits. Employees’ contributions to EFKA are 13.37%, ensuring their part of the coverage for social security benefits.
After deducting both the employee’s EFKA contributions and payroll tax, the employee receives the net salary, which represents the final “take-home” amount of the salary.
How much tax do you pay in Greece?
Employed individuals in Greece must pay income taxes on their earnings. The income tax is withheld by the employer from the individual’s gross salary and later remitted to the authorities on the employee’s behalf.
Income taxes in Greece are calculated progressively, meaning that employees who earn higher income pay a higher tax rate. The following are the current income tax rates in Greece:
- Income up to €10,000: Tax rate of 9%.
- Income from €10,001 to €20,000: Tax rate of 20%
- Income from €20,001 to €30,000: Tax rate of 26%
- Income from €30,001 to €40,000: Tax rate of 34%
- Income from €40,001 to €60,000: Tax rate of 39%
- Income over €60,001: Tax rate of 44%.
*Please note that these rates can vary based on legislative changes.
What are the mandatory employee benefits in Greece?
Employers in Greece are required to provide a range of mandatory benefits to ensure their employees have access to essential social protection. These include contributions to EFKA (social security), which covers pension, healthcare, disability benefits, and unemployment insurance.
Besides social security benefits, employees in Greece are also entitled to paid annual and sick leave, as well as parental benefits and severance pay.
Are there any other benefits or additional expenses in Greece?
In addition to other mandatory employee benefits, employees in Greece are entitled to 13th and 14th salary payments. These are mandatory and are paid through three separate payments during the year:
- Easter bonus: Half of the employee’s average gross salary × 1.04166, payable by Great Wednesday.
- Christmas bonus: The employee’s average gross salary × 1.04166, payable by 21 December.
- Leave allowance: Half of the employee’s average gross salary, payable when annual leave is taken. For example, if the employee takes annual leave in August, the allowance is paid on top of their August gross salary. If it has not been paid during the year, it must be paid by 31 December, together with the December salary.
In addition to these mandatory payments and state-provided healthcare through EFKA, some employers may offer additional benefits such as private health insurance, transportation subsidies, and meal vouchers. These additional benefits vary depending on the employer and industry.
What is the difference between gross and net in the Greece salary calculator?
In Greece, the gross salary refers to the total amount the employee earns before any deductions are made, such as taxes, social security contributions, and other mandatory withholdings. The gross salary is the agreed-upon amount that an employer offers, which is also documented in the employment contract.
The net salary, on the other hand, is the amount the employee actually takes home after the deductions are subtracted from the gross salary. Such deductions include employee social security contributions, payroll tax, and employer contributions.
In fact, the gross salary serves as the basis for calculating all taxes and contributions, while the net salary is the amount received by the employee after all the mandatory deductions.
How can Native Teams help with employment, salary and taxes in Greece?
With Native Teams’ all-in-one solution, you can manage employment, salaries, and taxes in Greece within one infrastructure. Our platform simplifies payroll management and other essential HR operations, helping you ensure full compliance with Greek labour and tax laws.
With our professional team, you can easily calculate salaries, fulfil your tax obligations, and administer employee benefits for your employees in Greece. Native Teams will eliminate the administrative and compliance duties from your work so you can have the peace of mind that all your legal obligations are met accurately and promptly.
