Greece Tax Calculator for Remote Workers
Calculate your 2026 take-home pay in Greece. The Greece tax system uses 6 income tax brackets ranging from 9% to 44%. Enter your income below to see your detailed breakdown in EUR.
2026 Income Tax Brackets
Updated May 4, 2026
Verified May 2026
| Income Range | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to €10.000 | 9% |
| €10.000 – €20.000 | 20% |
| €20.000 – €30.000 | 26% |
| €30.000 – €40.000 | 34% |
| €40.000 – €60.000 | 39% |
| Above €60.000 | 44% |
How Taxes Work in Greece
Employee
- ·2026 progressive scale (Law 5246/2025) — 6 brackets: 9%, 20%, 26%, 34%, 39%, 44%.
- ·EFKA social security 13.37% (pension 6.67% + health 2.05% + supplementary 3.25% + unemployment 1.40%), capped at €93,143/year.
- ·A €777 tax credit applies (not modeled — reduces final tax, not taxable income).
- ·New tax residents: Article 5C offers 50% income tax reduction for 7 years (see visa page).
Contractor
- ·Self-employed (eleftheros epangelmatias).
- ·Same 6 progressive brackets apply.
- ·EFKA contributions are fixed monthly amounts based on chosen insurance category (6 tiers, ~€280–€670/month in 2026).
- ·Calculator models the 1st (default) category at ~€280/month (€3,360/year).
- ·Business expenses deducted from actual receipts (varies by profession — not modeled as flat rate).
- ·Article 5C 50% reduction available to qualifying new tax residents for 7 years.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the 2026 income tax brackets in Greece?
Greece uses a 6-bracket progressive scale (Law 5246/2025): 9% on the first €10,000, 20% on €10,001–€20,000, 26% on €20,001–€30,000, 34% on €30,001–€40,000, 39% on €40,001–€60,000, and 44% above €60,000. The 2026 reform cut most rates by 2 percentage points and added a new 39% bracket.
What is Greece's Article 5C 50% tax reduction?
- ·Article 5C offers new tax residents a 50% exemption on income from employment or business activity for up to 7 years.
- ·You must not have been a Greek tax resident for 5 of the 6 years prior to relocating.
- ·Digital nomad visa holders qualify.
- ·Standard progressive rates (9–44%) apply to the reduced base, roughly halving your effective rate.
How much EFKA social security do self-employed pay in Greece?
- ·Self-employed professionals pay fixed monthly EFKA contributions based on a chosen insurance category (6 tiers).
- ·The 1st (default) category costs approximately €280/month (€3,360/year) in 2026.
- ·Higher categories (up to ~€670/month) increase future pension benefits.
- ·Employees pay 13.37% of salary, capped at €93,143/year.
Can digital nomad visa holders use Greece's 50% tax reduction?
- ·Yes.
- ·DN visa holders who transfer their tax residence to Greece and meet Article 5C eligibility (not a Greek tax resident for 5 of the prior 6 years) can apply for the 50% reduction.
- ·This applies to employment and business income for 7 years.
- ·Apply to AADE by March 31 of the relevant tax year.
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