A significant increase in average wage by 7.2% and doubling the rate of job growth, while reducing the working gap between men and women, records the annual exposure of the ERGANI system for 2024, reflecting the positive course of the labor market in the country us.

In particular, as evidenced by ERGANI data, The average salary amounted to 1,342 euros, recording an increase of 7.2% compared to 2023 (EUR 1,251) and a total increase of 28.3% from 2019 (EUR 1,046).

It is worth noting that for the first time since 2013 when the annual exhibitions of the ERGANI System have begun, The majority of workers (53.7%) receive a salary of more than EUR 1,000compared to 46.3% in 2023 and 36.3% in 2019.

At the same time, the report recorded full -time increase to 76.4%, ie 1.6% over 2023 and 7.2% over 2019 (74.8% in 2023 and 69.20% in 2019).

Also in 2024 they were recorded 93.312 More workers than 2023increasing 4.1% (2,390,157 employees versus 2,296,845 in 2023), with the rate of jobs increasing doubled compared to the period 2022-2023 (93,312 additional employees versus 47,246 additional employees).

It is also particularly important that there is a decrease in the male and women’s salaried employment gap, which was reduced to 3.7 percentage points in 2024, compared to 4,08 percentage points in 2023 and 6,74 percentage points in 2019.

The number of employees aged 15 to 29 in 2024 was 469,634. This is equivalent to an increase of 12,137 employees (2.6%increase) compared to 2023 and 61,456 (15%increase) compared to 2019.

Victory of Kerameos: Our initiatives give fruit

“The ERGANI exhibition for 2024 proves that our initiatives to increase wages and strengthen employment are fruitful,” commented the Minister of Labor and Social Security, Niki Kerameos, commenting on the ERGANI system report.

“The noticeable improvement in pay, the increase in full -time employment and the doubling of new workers compared to 2023, show the dynamics of the Greek economy and highlight the utility of interventions. In 2025 We continue the effort to create even more quality jobsfor even higher salaries, to enjoy every employee the working conditions they deserve, “the Labor Minister said.