Wage inequality between men and women remains a significant problem in the Greek labor market. According to the latest data from EFKA, female workers receive on average salaries that are €200 lower per month compared to their male colleagues.
EFKA data reveals wage inequality statistics
Official EFKA data for October 2024, cited by the newspaper “Kathimerini,” reveals significant differences in earnings between the two genders. Specifically, male employees received an average salary of €1,431 gross, while women were limited to €1,232 gross during the same period.
In the daily wage sector, the differentiation is equally evident. Men earn an average of €57.69 per day, compared to €48.68 that women receive, creating a gap of €9 per working day.
The situation in part-time employment
In part-time employment, where more than 685,000 insured individuals work, the picture appears different on the surface. Women receive slightly higher compensation, €549.44 compared to €530.18 for men.
However, this figure does not negate the overall inequality. Women’s overrepresentation in part-time employment often reflects limited choices due to family obligations or inability to find full-time positions.
Pension inequalities between men and women
Wage differences during working life directly affect retirement benefits. Data from the “Helios” information system of the Ministry of Labor shows that men receive an average retirement pension of €1,220.55, while women are limited to €976.66.
This difference of €252 results from multiple factors:
· Lower salaries throughout their career
· Fewer insurance contributions due to interruptions for family reasons
· More frequent work in flexible forms of employment
· More periods of unemployment and job instability
Government measures to promote equality
Minister of Social Cohesion and Family, Domna Michailidou, highlights recent legislative initiatives. Greece incorporated the European Women in Boards directive, ensuring balanced participation of women in the boards of listed companies at 33%.
Additionally, the “Business Equality Seal” program ensures that every hiring, promotion, or salary determination is governed by the principle of equality in participating companies.
Upward trends in the tourism sector
Meanwhile, the tourism sector shows positive performance. The average price for a double room increased to €147 in June 2025, compared to €142 in 2024. The average occupancy rate of Greek hotels reached 78.5%, up from 75.7% the previous year.
In Athens, despite a marginal decrease in occupancy to 88.9%, the first half showed improvement by 1.3 percentage points. Forecasts for the coming months indicate an increase in international arrivals by 4.6%.
