Thinking about working in another European country? For each of 32 countries – all 27 EU countries plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland and the United Kingdom – you will find the key labour market figures, where the jobs are, how to apply, pay and working conditions, student jobs and what to do in your first weeks. General advice on job search, your CV and your rights: How to find a job abroad – 10 practical guides »
Greece is a country of 10.4 million people whose labour market has improved quickly. Unemployment fell from 12.5% in 2022 to 8.9% in 2025 – still above the EU average of 6.0%, but falling every year.
Youth unemployment dropped even faster: from 31.4% in 2022 to 19.1% in 2025 among people aged 15–24 (EU: 15.2%). The employment rate is 71.0% of people aged 20–64, below the EU average of 76.1%. According to the Ministry of Labour, the average salary recorded in the ERGANI system was €1,516 in 2025.
As an EU/EEA or Swiss citizen you do not need a work permit – you can move, look for a job and work on the same terms as Greeks. Tourism employers in particular also hire workers from abroad when demand rises in the season.
Key figures: Eurostat (population on 1 January 2026; unemployment and employment rates 2025; minimum wages July 2026); for the United Kingdom – Office for National Statistics; for Liechtenstein – national statistics. Country information: EURES – Living and working conditions, public employment services and the official government websites listed under each country. Rules, thresholds and amounts can change – check the official sources before you move. Updated: October 2026.
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