Women in Greece earn, on average, at least €200 (about $233.32), or 17% less per month than Greek men, according to the latest figures from the Hellenic National Social Security Fund (EFKA) for October 2024. The average gross monthly wage for men stood at €1,257 (about $1,460.53), compared to €1,043 (or about $1,211.88) for women. Net wages for Greek men and women come out to €994 (about $1,159.50) and €854 (about $996.19) respectively.

When only full time salaries are taken into consideration, Greek men receive €1,431 (about $1,669.41) and Greek women €1,043 ($1,216.77), or €199 (about $232.14) less. In part-time employment, women’s average wage is slightly higher than men’s (€549.44 ($641.02) versus €530.18 ($618.82)), but analysts note this does not offset the broader gender imbalance, as part-time roles are typically lower paid and disproportionately filled by women.

The gender pay gap is also evident in daily wages, with men earning €57.69 ($67.33) gross on average per day, while women receive €48.68 ($56.82).

According to ELSTAT, the gender pay gap in Greece ranges from 8.6% to 40.5% depending on the industry.

This disparity also extends into retirement, with Greek men receiving pensions averaging about €1,228 ($1,433.30) while Greek women receive average old-age pensions of just €976 ($1,138.17).

A March 2024 report (in Greek) by Greece’s National Commission for Human Rights (GNCHR) on “The Status of Women in Greece” found “persistent shortcomings in implementation” of legislation. So while the GNCHR has acknowledged progress in Greece’s legislation regarding equal treatment and gender equality over the past decade, issues remain.

“On the one hand, there is inadequate and ineffective compliance with the rules and commitments undertaken by the Greek State; on the other hand, there is a lack of enforcement of consequences and sanctions, resulting in a general state of impunity and thus the absence of genuine protection.”