Greece stands out as the country with the highest percentage of employees (44%) who haven’t received a salary increase in the past two years, and 72% of Greek workers are considering a job change, mostly driven by salary dissatisfaction, according to Undelucram survey across CEE.
48% of Greek employees are dissatisfied with their current salary, and 72% are considering changing jobs, with 28% actively searching and 44% open to moving if the right opportunity arises.
Only 4% of Greek respondents say they are very satisfied with their salary, and over a half (51%) expect salaries to stagnate over the next two years.
Salary increases are rare in Greece
Greece ranks first among surveyed countries where employees have not seen a raise in the past two years (44%), reflecting a difficult macroeconomic climate. In contrast, only 26% of Romanian workers and 14% of Moldovans report the same stagnation.
Most Greeks believe that fair compensation would fall between EUR 1,000 and EUR 1,500/month, but a growing portion aspires to more competitive pay packages, in line with European standards.
Why Greeks would change jobs: It’s not just about money
While a better salary and benefits package is the top motivator for switching jobs across the region, Greek employees prioritize a positive work environment as the second most important factor.
Key reasons for job change among Greek employees are better salary and benefits, healthier work environment (team, manager, company culture), flexible working conditions, and professional development opportunities
Interestingly, only 6% of Greek respondents list advancement and development as their primary motivator, indicating an immediate need for financial and workplace balance over long-term career growth.
Employee benefits: What’s offered vs. what’s desired
Greece follows regional patterns in offering standard benefits but still lags behind in certain areas. Most common benefits offered in Greece are private health insurance (top-ranked), meal vouchers, flexible work options, and bonuses and teambuilding activities.
