Minimum salary to be hiked to 830 euros from January

Labor and Social Security Minister Niki Kerameus announced measures on demographics, the reform of social benefits and support for working parents through a better work-life balance during an interministerial press conference in Thessaloniki on Thursday.

Kerameus detailed the measures under the ministry's remit, previously announced by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF).

She specifically highlighted steps to boost employment, including raising the minimum wage. Starting April 1, the minimum wage will rise to 830 euros from €650 in 2019, marking a 27.7% increase.

The average wage has also grown from €1,036 in 2019 to €1,252, a 20.8% rise. By 2027, the goal is to have the minimum wage reach €950 and the average wage at €1,500.

Kerameus also announced reductions in social security contributions, reforms to...