Best EOR for Greece 2026

Summary

Remote is our default for Greece: correct 13th/14th salary timing, EFKA at 22.29%, and the strongest termination advisory. Deel onboards 2 days faster through a partner entity. Employer load ~22.29%. Pick Remote for compliance depth; pick Deel for Mediterranean multi-country speed.

Quick decision: Pick Remote if you want the safest default for Greece. Skip it if your priority is the absolute lowest monthly fee. Cost/timeline signal: Plan around $599 per employee/month and 3-7 business days for onboarding in standard cases.

Hiring compliance in Greece

Employer statutory costs in Greece typically add ~22.29% on top of gross salary before the EOR management fee. Full law, visas, and termination rules: Greece hiring guide. Model all-in cost in the EOR cost calculator.

Greece Provider Evaluation Scorecard

Provider Ratings Matrix (G2, Capterra, eorHQ)

Editorial score plus third-party review volume at a glance. Year-1 column is eorHQ’s planning estimate (fee + FX + admin).

Third-party scores sourced from provider profiles at publish time; see individual reviews for links.

Worked Cost Scenario: 1 hire in Greece

Model a single employee at $6,000/month gross (mid-level professional). Statutory employer load ~22.29% = $1337/mo. EOR platform fee is additional.

At 5 employees, a $150/month fee gap between finalists is $9,000/year: often less than one payroll correction or delayed filing in Greece.

What breaks EOR hiring in Greece

These are provider-selection issues, not a law summary. Full rules stay on the See the hiring guide above.

Termination edge case: Greek termination law is employee-protective and expensive for employers, especially for long-tenured white-collar employees.

Visa edge case: EU/EEA nationals have free movement rights and can work in Greece without a work permit, EOR onboarding for EU/EEA nationals takes 3–7 business days.

Top Picks

1. Remote: Best for Greek Labor Law Compliance

Most teams get a stronger decision signal by combining this page with how to choose an EOR, pricing negotiation guidance, and the EOR glossary.

Remote operates in Greece with strong coverage of the compliance areas that matter most: 13th and 14th salary payments (Christmas bonus, Easter bonus, summer vacation allowance) on the correct dates, EFKA social security registration and contributions at 22.29%, and Ergani platform reporting. Remote’s Greek operation handles the three separate bonus payments, December 21 for Christmas, before Easter for the Easter bonus, and with annual leave for the summer allowance, with correct proration for partial-year employees.

Onboarding takes 5–7 business days. Remote’s employment contracts include all mandatory Greek terms: Ergani registration, EFKA enrollment, applicable collective agreement references, and the full 13th/14th salary obligations. Pricing: $599/employee/month. Remote is the pick for companies hiring roles where termination is a realistic possibility, Greece’s steeply scaling severance (up to 12 months for 16+ years of tenure) and unfair dismissal exposure demand an EOR that understands the procedural requirements cold. Remote’s termination advisory in Greece is the strongest among the four providers.

2. Deel: Best for Speed and Multi-Country Mediterranean Hiring

Deel onboards Greek employees in 3–5 business days. Their platform handles the 13th and 14th salary accrual (amortized across monthly invoices), EFKA contributions, and Ergani reporting. Deel’s Greek contracts are generated with correct probation terms (12 months), notice periods (scaling to 4 months), and annual leave entitlements (20–25 days based on tenure).

Deel is the right choice when Greece is part of a broader Mediterranean or Southern European hiring push, hiring across Greece, Spain, Italy, and Portugal on one platform. Their cost model transparently includes the 13th/14th salary obligation, so there are no December surprises. Pricing: $599/employee/month. Where Deel is thinner than Remote in Greece: complex termination scenarios involving long-tenured employees with 6–12 months’ severance exposure, and navigating the Greek labor courts (which are slow, employee-friendly, and procedurally demanding).

3. Multiplier: Best for Cost-Conscious Southern European Teams

Multiplier covers Greece at a competitive price, typically $499–$549/employee/month. They handle EFKA contributions, 13th/14th salary accrual, and standard employment contract generation. For companies building a distributed Southern European team where budget matters, Multiplier offers the basics at 15–20% less than Deel or Remote.

Multiplier’s coverage is solid for standard professional hires on indefinite contracts with straightforward terms. Where they’re lighter: Ergani reporting responsiveness (overtime must be pre-authorized through Ergani before it occurs), deep collective agreement compliance for sector-specific roles, and termination advisory beyond basic notice-and-severance calculations. For a senior developer on a clean indefinite contract, Multiplier delivers adequate compliance. For roles in regulated sectors, unionized environments, or where termination risk is elevated, the advisory depth doesn’t match Remote or Deel.

4. Remofirst: Best for Budget-First Greek Hiring

Remofirst covers Greece at $199/employee/month. At that price, you’re getting basic payroll processing, EFKA registration, and employment contract generation, but the 13th/14th salary handling, Ergani reporting, and termination support are areas where you should probe capabilities before signing.

Greece is one of the riskier markets for a budget EOR. The 13th and 14th salary payments are statutory, missing a payment date or miscalculating the prorated amount is a labor law violation, not an administrative oversight. Ergani fines for late or missing filings range from €300 to €5,000 per violation. Severance miscalculation for a long-tenured employee can cost tens of thousands of euros. Remofirst works for a single straightforward hire in the first year of employment (when the 12-month probation window gives you flexibility). Beyond that, the risk-reward math doesn’t favor the cheapest provider.

Local Alternative: WorkMotion: Southern Europe employment workflows

WorkMotion is a credible regional option in this market, especially if you need pragmatic payroll support and flexible rollout timelines. Pricing and onboarding vary by setup, so confirm current terms directly.

Practical Scenario: Hiring 2 Engineers in Athens at €3,500/Month Each

You’re a US company hiring 2 mid-level software engineers in Athens. Gross salary: €3,500/month each.

13th and 14th salary. Total annual obligation: 2 additional months × €3,500 = €7,000/year per employee. Amortized monthly: €583/month per employee.

EFKA employer contributions. 22.29% × €3,500 = €780/month per employee (on regular months). EFKA also applies to the prorated 13th/14th portions. Effective annual EFKA cost: approximately €780 × 14 months equivalent / 12 = ~€910/month amortized.

EOR fees. Using Remote at $599/month per employee: ~€555/month per employee.

Total monthly cost per employee (amortized):

That’s roughly 59% above the base monthly gross including EOR fees, or 43% excluding EOR fees. Greece’s total employer burden is comparable to France and significantly above Hungary (14.5%) or Georgia (2%).

Comparison Table

eorHQ Final Verdict

Worked cost example

Three Greece hires at $6,000/month gross: employer statutory load ~29% adds ~$1,740/mo per employee. EOR at $599/mo × 3 = $21,564/year in platform fees, confirm all-in quotes in local currency before budgeting.

Rule of thumb: If you are hiring 1–2 people for under 12 months, EOR wins on speed. Past 10–15 employees in one country with an 18-month commitment, model entity setup, the crossover depends on termination risk and local employer charges, not the EOR list price alone. See EOR cost guide and how to choose an EOR.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I negotiate away the 13th and 14th month salaries in Greece?

No. They are statutory under Law 1082/1980 and apply to every employee regardless of contract terms, collective agreement coverage, or salary level. The Christmas bonus (1 month’s gross, paid December 21), Easter bonus (half month, paid before Easter), and summer vacation allowance (half month, paid with leave) are legally mandatory. Attempting to roll them into a higher monthly salary is unlawful, Greek law specifically requires them as separate payments on the designated dates. Any EOR that suggests otherwise doesn’t understand Greek employment law.

Does the 12-month probation period really mean I can fire freely for a year?

Our Greece hiring guide covers termination and severance rules, probation limits. Full rules: Greece hiring guide.

What’s the minimum realistic budget for a Greek employee through EOR?

At the statutory minimum wage of €830/month gross (paid over 14 months): EFKA employer cost (~22.29%) adds €185/month. 13th/14th salary amortized adds ~€138/month. EOR fee:

Can I negotiate away the 13th and 14th month salaries in Greece?

No. They are statutory under Law 1082/1980 and apply to every employee regardless of contract terms, collective agreement coverage, or salary level. The Christmas bonus (1 month’s gross, paid December 21), Easter bonus (half month, paid before Easter), and summer vacation allowance (half month, paid with leave) are legally mandatory. Attempting to roll them into a higher monthly salary is unlawful, Greek law specifically requires them as separate payments on the designated dates. Any EOR that suggests otherwise doesn’t understand Greek employment law.

Does the 12-month probation period really mean I can fire freely for a year?

Our Greece hiring guide covers termination and severance rules, probation limits. Full rules: Greece hiring guide.

What’s the minimum realistic budget for a Greek employee through EOR?

At the statutory minimum wage of €830/month gross (paid over 14 months): EFKA employer cost (~22.29%) adds €185/month. 13th/14th salary amortized adds ~€138/month. EOR fee:

Can I negotiate away the 13th and 14th month salaries in Greece?

No. They are statutory under Law 1082/1980 and apply to every employee regardless of contract terms, collective agreement coverage, or salary level. The Christmas bonus (1 month’s gross, paid December 21), Easter bonus (half month, paid before Easter), and summer vacation allowance (half month, paid with leave) are legally mandatory. Attempting to roll them into a higher monthly salary is unlawful, Greek law specifically requires them as separate payments on the designated dates. Any EOR that suggests otherwise doesn’t understand Greek employment law.

Does the 12-month probation period really mean I can fire freely for a year?

Our Greece hiring guide covers termination and severance rules, probation limits. Full rules: Greece hiring guide.

What’s the minimum realistic budget for a Greek employee through EOR?

At the statutory minimum wage of €830/month gross (paid over 14 months): EFKA employer cost (~22.29%) adds €185/month. 13th/14th salary amortized adds ~€138/month. EOR fee:

Can I negotiate away the 13th and 14th month salaries in Greece?

No. They are statutory under Law 1082/1980 and apply to every employee regardless of contract terms, collective agreement coverage, or salary level. The Christmas bonus (1 month’s gross, paid December 21), Easter bonus (half month, paid before Easter), and summer vacation allowance (half month, paid with leave) are legally mandatory. Attempting to roll them into a higher monthly salary is unlawful, Greek law specifically requires them as separate payments on the designated dates. Any EOR that suggests otherwise doesn’t understand Greek employment law.

Does the 12-month probation period really mean I can fire freely for a year?

Our Greece hiring guide covers termination and severance rules, probation limits. Full rules: Greece hiring guide.

What’s the minimum realistic budget for a Greek employee through EOR?

At the statutory minimum wage of €830/month gross (paid over 14 months): EFKA employer cost (~22.29%) adds €185/month. 13th/14th salary amortized adds ~€138/month. EOR fee:

Can I negotiate away the 13th and 14th month salaries in Greece?

No. They are statutory under Law 1082/1980 and apply to every employee regardless of contract terms, collective agreement coverage, or salary level. The Christmas bonus (1 month’s gross, paid December 21), Easter bonus (half month, paid before Easter), and summer vacation allowance (half month, paid with leave) are legally mandatory. Attempting to roll them into a higher monthly salary is unlawful, Greek law specifically requires them as separate payments on the designated dates. Any EOR that suggests otherwise doesn’t understand Greek employment law.

Does the 12-month probation period really mean I can fire freely for a year?

Our Greece hiring guide covers termination and severance rules, probation limits. Full rules: Greece hiring guide.

What’s the minimum realistic budget for a Greek employee through EOR?

At the statutory minimum wage of €830/month gross (paid over 14 months): EFKA employer cost (~22.29%) adds €185/month. 13th/14th salary amortized adds ~€138/month. EOR fee:

Can I negotiate away the 13th and 14th month salaries in Greece?

No. They are statutory under Law 1082/1980 and apply to every employee regardless of contract terms, collective agreement coverage, or salary level. The Christmas bonus (1 month’s gross, paid December 21), Easter bonus (half month, paid before Easter), and summer vacation allowance (half month, paid with leave) are legally mandatory. Attempting to roll them into a higher monthly salary is unlawful, Greek law specifically requires them as separate payments on the designated dates. Any EOR that suggests otherwise doesn’t understand Greek employment law.

Does the 12-month probation period really mean I can fire freely for a year?

Our Greece hiring guide covers termination and severance rules, probation limits. Full rules: Greece hiring guide.

What’s the minimum realistic budget for a Greek employee through EOR?

At the statutory minimum wage of €830/month gross (paid over 14 months): EFKA employer cost (~22.29%) adds €185/month. 13th/14th salary amortized adds ~€138/month. EOR fee:

Can I negotiate away the 13th and 14th month salaries in Greece?

No. They are statutory under Law 1082/1980 and apply to every employee regardless of contract terms, collective agreement coverage, or salary level. The Christmas bonus (1 month’s gross, paid December 21), Easter bonus (half month, paid before Easter), and summer vacation allowance (half month, paid with leave) are legally mandatory. Attempting to roll them into a higher monthly salary is unlawful, Greek law specifically requires them as separate payments on the designated dates. Any EOR that suggests otherwise doesn’t understand Greek employment law.

Does the 12-month probation period really mean I can fire freely for a year?

Our Greece hiring guide covers termination and severance rules, probation limits. Full rules: Greece hiring guide.

What’s the minimum realistic budget for a Greek employee through EOR?

At the statutory minimum wage of €830/month gross (paid over 14 months): EFKA employer cost (~22.29%) adds €185/month. 13th/14th salary amortized adds ~€138/month. EOR fee:

Can I negotiate away the 13th and 14th month salaries in Greece?

No. They are statutory under Law 1082/1980 and apply to every employee regardless of contract terms, collective agreement coverage, or salary level. The Christmas bonus (1 month’s gross, paid December 21), Easter bonus (half month, paid before Easter), and summer vacation allowance (half month, paid with leave) are legally mandatory. Attempting to roll them into a higher monthly salary is unlawful, Greek law specifically requires them as separate payments on the designated dates. Any EOR that suggests otherwise doesn’t understand Greek employment law.

Does the 12-month probation period really mean I can fire freely for a year?

Our Greece hiring guide covers termination and severance rules, probation limits. Full rules: Greece hiring guide.

What’s the minimum realistic budget for a Greek employee through EOR?

At the statutory minimum wage of €830/month gross (paid over 14 months): EFKA employer cost (~22.29%) adds €185/month. 13th/14th salary amortized adds ~€138/month. EOR fee:

Can I negotiate away the 13th and 14th month salaries in Greece?

No. They are statutory under Law 1082/1980 and apply to every employee regardless of contract terms, collective agreement coverage, or salary level. The Christmas bonus (1 month’s gross, paid December 21), Easter bonus (half month, paid before Easter), and summer vacation allowance (half month, paid with leave) are legally mandatory. Attempting to roll them into a higher monthly salary is unlawful, Greek law specifically requires them as separate payments on the designated dates. Any EOR that suggests otherwise doesn’t understand Greek employment law.

Does the 12-month probation period really mean I can fire freely for a year?

Our Greece hiring guide covers termination and severance rules, probation limits. Full rules: Greece hiring guide.

What’s the minimum realistic budget for a Greek employee through EOR?

At the statutory minimum wage of €830/month gross (paid over 14 months): EFKA employer cost (~22.29%) adds €185/month. 13th/14th salary amortized adds ~€138/month. EOR fee:

Can I negotiate away the 13th and 14th month salaries in Greece?

No. They are statutory under Law 1082/1980 and apply to every employee regardless of contract terms, collective agreement coverage, or salary level. The Christmas bonus (1 month’s gross, paid December 21), Easter bonus (half month, paid before Easter), and summer vacation allowance (half month, paid with leave) are legally mandatory. Attempting to roll them into a higher monthly salary is unlawful, Greek law specifically requires them as separate payments on the designated dates. Any EOR that suggests otherwise doesn’t understand Greek employment law.

Does the 12-month probation period really mean I can fire freely for a year?

Our Greece hiring guide covers termination and severance rules, probation limits. Full rules: Greece hiring guide.

What’s the minimum realistic budget for a Greek employee through EOR?

At the statutory minimum wage of €830/month gross (paid over 14 months): EFKA employer cost (~22.29%) adds €185/month. 13th/14th salary amortized adds ~€138/month. EOR fee:

Can I negotiate away the 13th and 14th month salaries in Greece?

No. They are statutory under Law 1082/1980 and apply to every employee regardless of contract terms, collective agreement coverage, or salary level. The Christmas bonus (1 month’s gross, paid December 21), Easter bonus (half month, paid before Easter), and summer vacation allowance (half month, paid with leave) are legally mandatory. Attempting to roll them into a higher monthly salary is unlawful, Greek law specifically requires them as separate payments on the designated dates. Any EOR that suggests otherwise doesn’t understand Greek employment law.

Does the 12-month probation period really mean I can fire freely for a year?

Our Greece hiring guide covers termination and severance rules, probation limits. Full rules: Greece hiring guide.

What’s the minimum realistic budget for a Greek employee through EOR?

At the statutory minimum wage of €830/month gross (paid over 14 months): EFKA employer cost (~22.29%) adds €185/month. 13th/14th salary amortized adds ~€138/month. EOR fee:

Can I negotiate away the 13th and 14th month salaries in Greece?

No. They are statutory under Law 1082/1980 and apply to every employee regardless of contract terms, collective agreement coverage, or salary level. The Christmas bonus (1 month’s gross, paid December 21), Easter bonus (half month, paid before Easter), and summer vacation allowance (half month, paid with leave) are legally mandatory. Attempting to roll them into a higher monthly salary is unlawful, Greek law specifically requires them as separate payments on the designated dates. Any EOR that suggests otherwise doesn’t understand Greek employment law.

Does the 12-month probation period really mean I can fire freely for a year?

Our Greece hiring guide covers termination and severance rules, probation limits. Full rules: Greece hiring guide.

What’s the minimum realistic budget for a Greek employee through EOR?

At the statutory minimum wage of €830/month gross (paid over 14 months): EFKA employer cost (~22.29%) adds €185/month. 13th/14th salary amortized adds ~€138/month. EOR fee:

Can I negotiate away the 13th and 14th month salaries in Greece?

No. They are statutory under Law 1082/1980 and apply to every employee regardless of contract terms, collective agreement coverage, or salary level. The Christmas bonus (1 month’s gross, paid December 21), Easter bonus (half month, paid before Easter), and summer vacation allowance (half month, paid with leave) are legally mandatory. Attempting to roll them into a higher monthly salary is unlawful, Greek law specifically requires them as separate payments on the designated dates. Any EOR that suggests otherwise doesn’t understand Greek employment law.

Does the 12-month probation period really mean I can fire freely for a year?

Our Greece hiring guide covers termination and severance rules, probation limits. Full rules: Greece hiring guide.

What’s the minimum realistic budget for a Greek employee through EOR?

At the statutory minimum wage of €830/month gross (paid over 14 months): EFKA employer cost (~22.29%) adds €185/month. 13th/14th salary amortized adds ~€138/month. EOR fee:

Can I negotiate away the 13th and 14th month salaries in Greece?

No. They are statutory under Law 1082/1980 and apply to every employee regardless of contract terms, collective agreement coverage, or salary level. The Christmas bonus (1 month’s gross, paid December 21), Easter bonus (half month, paid before Easter), and summer vacation allowance (half month, paid with leave) are legally mandatory. Attempting to roll them into a higher monthly salary is unlawful, Greek law specifically requires them as separate payments on the designated dates. Any EOR that suggests otherwise doesn’t understand Greek employment law.

Does the 12-month probation period really mean I can fire freely for a year?

Our Greece hiring guide covers termination and severance rules, probation limits. Full rules: Greece hiring guide.

What’s the minimum realistic budget for a Greek employee through EOR?

At the statutory minimum wage of €830/month gross (paid over 14 months): EFKA employer cost (~22.29%) adds €185/month. 13th/14th salary amortized adds ~€138/month. EOR fee:

Can I negotiate away the 13th and 14th month salaries in Greece?

No. They are statutory under Law 1082/1980 and apply to every employee regardless of contract terms, collective agreement coverage, or salary level. The Christmas bonus (1 month’s gross, paid December 21), Easter bonus (half month, paid before Easter), and summer vacation allowance (half month, paid with leave) are legally mandatory. Attempting to roll them into a higher monthly salary is unlawful, Greek law specifically requires them as separate payments on the designated dates. Any EOR that suggests otherwise doesn’t understand Greek employment law.

Does the 12-month probation period really mean I can fire freely for a year?

Our Greece hiring guide covers termination and severance rules, probation limits. Full rules: Greece hiring guide.

What’s the minimum realistic budget for a Greek employee through EOR?

At the statutory minimum wage of €830/month gross (paid over 14 months): EFKA employer cost (~22.29%) adds €185/month. 13th/14th salary amortized adds ~€138/month. EOR fee:

Can I negotiate away the 13th and 14th month salaries in Greece?

No. They are statutory under Law 1082/1980 and apply to every employee regardless of contract terms, collective agreement coverage, or salary level. The Christmas bonus (1 month’s gross, paid December 21), Easter bonus (half month, paid before Easter), and summer vacation allowance (half month, paid with leave) are legally mandatory. Attempting to roll them into a higher monthly salary is unlawful, Greek law specifically requires them as separate payments on the designated dates. Any EOR that suggests otherwise doesn’t understand Greek employment law.

Does the 12-month probation period really mean I can fire freely for a year?

Our Greece hiring guide covers termination and severance rules, probation limits. Full rules: Greece hiring guide.

What’s the minimum realistic budget for a Greek employee through EOR?

At the statutory minimum wage of €830/month gross (paid over 14 months): EFKA employer cost (~22.29%) adds €185/month. 13th/14th salary amortized adds ~€138/month. EOR fee:

Can I negotiate away the 13th and 14th month salaries in Greece?

No. They are statutory under Law 1082/1980 and apply to every employee regardless of contract terms, collective agreement coverage, or salary level. The Christmas bonus (1 month’s gross, paid December 21), Easter bonus (half month, paid before Easter), and summer vacation allowance (half month, paid with leave) are legally mandatory. Attempting to roll them into a higher monthly salary is unlawful, Greek law specifically requires them as separate payments on the designated dates. Any EOR that suggests otherwise doesn’t understand Greek employment law.

Does the 12-month probation period really mean I can fire freely for a year?

Our Greece hiring guide covers termination and severance rules, probation limits. Full rules: Greece hiring guide.

What’s the minimum realistic budget for a Greek employee through EOR?

At the statutory minimum wage of €830/month gross (paid over 14 months): EFKA employer cost (~22.29%) adds €185/month. 13th/14th salary amortized adds ~€138/month. EOR fee:

Can I negotiate away the 13th and 14th month salaries in Greece?

No. They are statutory under Law 1082/1980 and apply to every employee regardless of contract terms, collective agreement coverage, or salary level. The Christmas bonus (1 month’s gross, paid December 21), Easter bonus (half month, paid before Easter), and summer vacation allowance (half month, paid with leave) are legally mandatory. Attempting to roll them into a higher monthly salary is unlawful, Greek law specifically requires them as separate payments on the designated dates. Any EOR that suggests otherwise doesn’t understand Greek employment law.

Does the 12-month probation period really mean I can fire freely for a year?

Our Greece hiring guide covers termination and severance rules, probation limits. Full rules: Greece hiring guide.

What’s the minimum realistic budget for a Greek employee through EOR?

At the statutory minimum wage of €830/month gross (paid over 14 months): EFKA employer cost (~22.29%) adds €185/month. 13th/14th salary amortized adds ~€138/month. EOR fee:

Can I negotiate away the 13th and 14th month salaries in Greece?

No. They are statutory under Law 1082/1980 and apply to every employee regardless of contract terms, collective agreement coverage, or salary level. The Christmas bonus (1 month’s gross, paid December 21), Easter bonus (half month, paid before Easter), and summer vacation allowance (half month, paid with leave) are legally mandatory. Attempting to roll them into a higher monthly salary is unlawful, Greek law specifically requires them as separate payments on the designated dates. Any EOR that suggests otherwise doesn’t understand Greek employment law.

Does the 12-month probation period really mean I can fire freely for a year?

Our Greece hiring guide covers termination and severance rules, probation limits. Full rules: Greece hiring guide.

What’s the minimum realistic budget for a Greek employee through EOR?

At the statutory minimum wage of €830/month gross (paid over 14 months): EFKA employer cost (~22.29%) adds €185/month. 13th/14th salary amortized adds ~€138/month. EOR fee:

Can I negotiate away the 13th and 14th month salaries in Greece?

No. They are statutory under Law 1082/1980 and apply to every employee regardless of contract terms, collective agreement coverage, or salary level. The Christmas bonus (1 month’s gross, paid December 21), Easter bonus (half month, paid before Easter), and summer vacation allowance (half month, paid with leave) are legally mandatory. Attempting to roll them into a higher monthly salary is unlawful, Greek law specifically requires them as separate payments on the designated dates. Any EOR that suggests otherwise doesn’t understand Greek employment law.

Does the 12-month probation period really mean I can fire freely for a year?

Our Greece hiring guide covers termination and severance rules, probation limits. Full rules: Greece hiring guide.

What’s the minimum realistic budget for a Greek employee through EOR?

At the statutory minimum wage of €830/month gross (paid over 14 months): EFKA employer cost (~22.29%) adds €185/month. 13th/14th salary amortized adds ~€138/month. EOR fee:

Can I negotiate away the 13th and 14th month salaries in Greece?

No. They are statutory under Law 1082/1980 and apply to every employee regardless of contract terms, collective agreement coverage, or salary level. The Christmas bonus (1 month’s gross, paid December 21), Easter bonus (half month, paid before Easter), and summer vacation allowance (half month, paid with leave) are legally mandatory. Attempting to roll them into a higher monthly salary is unlawful, Greek law specifically requires them as separate payments on the designated dates. Any EOR that suggests otherwise doesn’t understand Greek employment law.

Does the 12-month probation period really mean I can fire freely for a year?

Our Greece hiring guide covers termination and severance rules, probation limits. Full rules: Greece hiring guide.

What’s the minimum realistic budget for a Greek employee through EOR?

At the statutory minimum wage of €830/month gross (paid over 14 months): EFKA employer cost (~22.29%) adds €185/month. 13th/14th salary amortized adds ~€138/month. EOR fee:

Can I negotiate away the 13th and 14th month salaries in Greece?

No. They are statutory under Law 1082/1980 and apply to every employee regardless of contract terms, collective agreement coverage, or salary level. The Christmas bonus (1 month’s gross, paid December 21), Easter bonus (half month, paid before Easter), and summer vacation allowance (half month, paid with leave) are legally mandatory. Attempting to roll them into a higher monthly salary is unlawful, Greek law specifically requires them as separate payments on the designated dates. Any EOR that suggests otherwise doesn’t understand Greek employment law.

Does the 12-month probation period really mean I can fire freely for a year?

Our Greece hiring guide covers termination and severance rules, probation limits. Full rules: Greece hiring guide.

What’s the minimum realistic budget for a Greek employee through EOR?

At the statutory minimum wage of €830/month gross (paid over 14 months): EFKA employer cost (~22.29%) adds €185/month. 13th/14th salary amortized adds ~€138/month. EOR fee:

Can I negotiate away the 13th and 14th month salaries in Greece?

No. They are statutory under Law 1082/1980 and apply to every employee regardless of contract terms, collective agreement coverage, or salary level. The Christmas bonus (1 month’s gross, paid December 21), Easter bonus (half month, paid before Easter), and summer vacation allowance (half month, paid with leave) are legally mandatory. Attempting to roll them into a higher monthly salary is unlawful, Greek law specifically requires them as separate payments on the designated dates. Any EOR that suggests otherwise doesn’t understand Greek employment law.

Does the 12-month probation period really mean I can fire freely for a year?

Our Greece hiring guide covers termination and severance rules, probation limits. Full rules: Greece hiring guide.

What’s the minimum realistic budget for a Greek employee through EOR?

At the statutory minimum wage of €830/month gross (paid over 14 months): EFKA employer cost (~22.29%) adds €185/month. 13th/14th salary amortized adds ~€138/month. EOR fee:

Can I negotiate away the 13th and 14th month salaries in Greece?

No. They are statutory under Law 1082/1980 and apply to every employee regardless of contract terms, collective agreement coverage, or salary level. The Christmas bonus (1 month’s gross, paid December 21), Easter bonus (half month, paid before Easter), and summer vacation allowance (half month, paid with leave) are legally mandatory. Attempting to roll them into a higher monthly salary is unlawful, Greek law specifically requires them as separate payments on the designated dates. Any EOR that suggests otherwise doesn’t understand Greek employment law.

Does the 12-month probation period really mean I can fire freely for a year?

Our Greece hiring guide covers termination and severance rules, probation limits. Full rules: Greece hiring guide.

What’s the minimum realistic budget for a Greek employee through EOR?

At the statutory minimum wage of €830/month gross (paid over 14 months): EFKA employer cost (~22.29%) adds €185/month. 13th/14th salary amortized adds ~€138/month. EOR fee:

Can I negotiate away the 13th and 14th month salaries in Greece?

No. They are statutory under Law 1082/1980 and apply to every employee regardless of contract terms, collective agreement coverage, or salary level. The Christmas bonus (1 month’s gross, paid December 21), Easter bonus (half month, paid before Easter), and summer vacation allowance (half month, paid with leave) are legally mandatory. Attempting to roll them into a higher monthly salary is unlawful, Greek law specifically requires them as separate payments on the designated dates. Any EOR that suggests otherwise doesn’t understand Greek employment law.

Does the 12-month probation period really mean I can fire freely for a year?

Our Greece hiring guide covers termination and severance rules, probation limits. Full rules: Greece hiring guide.

What’s the minimum realistic budget for a Greek employee through EOR?

At the statutory minimum wage of €830/month gross (paid over 14 months): EFKA employer cost (~22.29%) adds €185/month. 13th/14th salary amortized adds ~€138/month. EOR fee:

Can I negotiate away the 13th and 14th month salaries in Greece?

No. They are statutory under Law 1082/1980 and apply to every employee regardless of contract terms, collective agreement coverage, or salary level. The Christmas bonus (1 month’s gross, paid December 21), Easter bonus (half month, paid before Easter), and summer vacation allowance (half month, paid with leave) are legally mandatory. Attempting to roll them into a higher monthly salary is unlawful, Greek law specifically requires them as separate payments on the designated dates. Any EOR that suggests otherwise doesn’t understand Greek employment law.

Does the 12-month probation period really mean I can fire freely for a year?

Our Greece hiring guide covers termination and severance rules, probation limits. Full rules: Greece hiring guide.

What’s the minimum realistic budget for a Greek employee through EOR?

At the statutory minimum wage of €830/month gross (paid over 14 months): EFKA employer cost (~22.29%) adds €185/month. 13th/14th salary amortized adds ~€138/month. EOR fee:

Can I negotiate away the 13th and 14th month salaries in Greece?

No. They are statutory under Law 1082/1980 and apply to every employee regardless of contract terms, collective agreement coverage, or salary level. The Christmas bonus (1 month’s gross, paid December 21), Easter bonus (half month, paid before Easter), and summer vacation allowance (half month, paid with leave) are legally mandatory. Attempting to roll them into a higher monthly salary is unlawful, Greek law specifically requires them as separate payments on the designated dates. Any EOR that suggests otherwise doesn’t understand Greek employment law.

Does the 12-month probation period really mean I can fire freely for a year?

Our Greece hiring guide covers termination and severance rules, probation limits. Full rules: Greece hiring guide.

What’s the minimum realistic budget for a Greek employee through EOR?

At the statutory minimum wage of €830/month gross (paid over 14 months): EFKA employer cost (~22.29%) adds €185/month. 13th/14th salary amortized adds ~€138/month. EOR fee:

Can I negotiate away the 13th and 14th month salaries in Greece?

No. They are statutory under Law 1082/1980 and apply to every employee regardless of contract terms, collective agreement coverage, or salary level. The Christmas bonus (1 month’s gross, paid December 21), Easter bonus (half month, paid before Easter), and summer vacation allowance (half month, paid with leave) are legally mandatory. Attempting to roll them into a higher monthly salary is unlawful, Greek law specifically requires them as separate payments on the designated dates. Any EOR that suggests otherwise doesn’t understand Greek employment law.

Does the 12-month probation period really mean I can fire freely for a year?

Our Greece hiring guide covers termination and severance rules, probation limits. Full rules: Greece hiring guide.

What’s the minimum realistic budget for a Greek employee through EOR?

At the statutory minimum wage of €830/month gross (paid over 14 months): EFKA employer cost (~22.29%) adds €185/month. 13th/14th salary amortized adds ~€138/month. EOR fee:

Can I negotiate away the 13th and 14th month salaries in Greece?

No. They are statutory under Law 1082/1980 and apply to every employee regardless of contract terms, collective agreement coverage, or salary level. The Christmas bonus (1 month’s gross, paid December 21), Easter bonus (half month, paid before Easter), and summer vacation allowance (half month, paid with leave) are legally mandatory. Attempting to roll them into a higher monthly salary is unlawful, Greek law specifically requires them as separate payments on the designated dates. Any EOR that suggests otherwise doesn’t understand Greek employment law.

Does the 12-month probation period really mean I can fire freely for a year?

Our Greece hiring guide covers termination and severance rules, probation limits. Full rules: Greece hiring guide.

What’s the minimum realistic budget for a Greek employee through EOR?

At the statutory minimum wage of €830/month gross (paid over 14 months): EFKA employer cost (~22.29%) adds €185/month. 13th/14th salary amortized adds ~€138/month. EOR fee:

Can I negotiate away the 13th and 14th month salaries in Greece?

No. They are statutory under Law 1082/1980 and apply to every employee regardless of contract terms, collective agreement coverage, or salary level. The Christmas bonus (1 month’s gross, paid December 21), Easter bonus (half month, paid before Easter), and summer vacation allowance (half month, paid with leave) are legally mandatory. Attempting to roll them into a higher monthly salary is unlawful, Greek law specifically requires them as separate payments on the designated dates. Any EOR that suggests otherwise doesn’t understand Greek employment law.

Does the 12-month probation period really mean I can fire freely for a year?

Our Greece hiring guide covers termination and severance rules, probation limits. Full rules: Greece hiring guide.

What’s the minimum realistic budget for a Greek employee through EOR?

At the statutory minimum wage of €830/month gross (paid over 14 months): EFKA employer cost (~22.29%) adds €185/month. 13th/14th salary amortized adds ~€138/month. EOR fee:

Can I negotiate away the 13th and 14th month salaries in Greece?

No. They are statutory under Law 1082/1980 and apply to every employee regardless of contract terms, collective agreement coverage, or salary level. The Christmas bonus (1 month’s gross, paid December 21), Easter bonus (half month, paid before Easter), and summer vacation allowance (half month, paid with leave) are legally mandatory. Attempting to roll them into a higher monthly salary is unlawful, Greek law specifically requires them as separate payments on the designated dates. Any EOR that suggests otherwise doesn’t understand Greek employment law.

Does the 12-month probation period really mean I can fire freely for a year?

Our Greece hiring guide covers termination and severance rules, probation limits. Full rules: Greece hiring guide.

What’s the minimum realistic budget for a Greek employee through EOR?

At the statutory minimum wage of €830/month gross (paid over 14 months): EFKA employer cost (~22.29%) adds €185/month. 13th/14th salary amortized adds ~€138/month. EOR fee:

Can I negotiate away the 13th and 14th month salaries in Greece?

No. They are statutory under Law 1082/1980 and apply to every employee regardless of contract terms, collective agreement coverage, or salary level. The Christmas bonus (1 month’s gross, paid December 21), Easter bonus (half month, paid before Easter), and summer vacation allowance (half month, paid with leave) are legally mandatory. Attempting to roll them into a higher monthly salary is unlawful, Greek law specifically requires them as separate payments on the designated dates. Any EOR that suggests otherwise doesn’t understand Greek employment law.

Does the 12-month probation period really mean I can fire freely for a year?

Our Greece hiring guide covers termination and severance rules, probation limits. Full rules: Greece hiring guide.

What’s the minimum realistic budget for a Greek employee through EOR?

At the statutory minimum wage of €830/month gross (paid over 14 months): EFKA employer cost (~22.29%) adds €185/month. 13th/14th salary amortized adds ~€138/month. EOR fee: $199–$599/month. Total: €1,350–€1,750/month for a minimum-wage hire. For a professional hire at €3,500/month: total monthly cost reaches approximately €5,000–€5,550 including EOR fees. Greece is not a low-cost hiring destination, the 14-month salary structure and 22% EFKA contribution create a significantly higher cost base than headline salaries suggest. 99–$599/month. Total: €1,350–€1,750/month for a minimum-wage hire. For a professional hire at €3,500/month: total monthly cost reaches approximately €5,000–€5,550 including EOR fees. Greece is not a low-cost hiring destination, the 14-month salary structure and 22% EFKA contribution create a significantly higher cost base than headline salaries suggest. 99–$599/month. Total: €1,350–€1,750/month for a minimum-wage hire. For a professional hire at €3,500/month: total monthly cost reaches approximately €5,000–€5,550 including EOR fees. Greece is not a low-cost hiring destination, the 14-month salary structure and 22% EFKA contribution create a significantly higher cost base than headline salaries suggest. 99–$599/month. Total: €1,350–€1,750/month for a minimum-wage hire. For a professional hire at €3,500/month: total monthly cost reaches approximately €5,000–€5,550 including EOR fees. Greece is not a low-cost hiring destination, the 14-month salary structure and 22% EFKA contribution create a significantly higher cost base than headline salaries suggest. 99–$599/month. Total: €1,350–€1,750/month for a minimum-wage hire. For a professional hire at €3,500/month: total monthly cost reaches approximately €5,000–€5,550 including EOR fees. Greece is not a low-cost hiring destination, the 14-month salary structure and 22% EFKA contribution create a significantly higher cost base than headline salaries suggest. 99–$599/month. Total: €1,350–€1,750/month for a minimum-wage hire. For a professional hire at €3,500/month: total monthly cost reaches approximately €5,000–€5,550 including EOR fees. Greece is not a low-cost hiring destination, the 14-month salary structure and 22% EFKA contribution create a significantly higher cost base than headline salaries suggest. 99–$599/month. Total: €1,350–€1,750/month for a minimum-wage hire. For a professional hire at €3,500/month: total monthly cost reaches approximately €5,000–€5,550 including EOR fees. Greece is not a low-cost hiring destination, the 14-month salary structure and 22% EFKA contribution create a significantly higher cost base than headline salaries suggest. 99–$599/month. Total: €1,350–€1,750/month for a minimum-wage hire. For a professional hire at €3,500/month: total monthly cost reaches approximately €5,000–€5,550 including EOR fees. Greece is not a low-cost hiring destination, the 14-month salary structure and 22% EFKA contribution create a significantly higher cost base than headline salaries suggest. 99–$599/month. Total: €1,350–€1,750/month for a minimum-wage hire. For a professional hire at €3,500/month: total monthly cost reaches approximately €5,000–€5,550 including EOR fees. Greece is not a low-cost hiring destination, the 14-month salary structure and 22% EFKA contribution create a significantly higher cost base than headline salaries suggest. 99–$599/month. Total: €1,350–€1,750/month for a minimum-wage hire. For a professional hire at €3,500/month: total monthly cost reaches approximately €5,000–€5,550 including EOR fees. Greece is not a low-cost hiring destination, the 14-month salary structure and 22% EFKA contribution create a significantly higher cost base than headline salaries suggest. 99–$599/month. Total: €1,350–€1,750/month for a minimum-wage hire. For a professional hire at €3,500/month: total monthly cost reaches approximately €5,000–€5,550 including EOR fees. Greece is not a low-cost hiring destination, the 14-month salary structure and 22% EFKA contribution create a significantly higher cost base than headline salaries suggest. 99–$599/month. Total: €1,350–€1,750/month for a minimum-wage hire. For a professional hire at €3,500/month: total monthly cost reaches approximately €5,000–€5,550 including EOR fees. Greece is not a low-cost hiring destination, the 14-month salary structure and 22% EFKA contribution create a significantly higher cost base than headline salaries suggest. 99–$599/month. Total: €1,350–€1,750/month for a minimum-wage hire. For a professional hire at €3,500/month: total monthly cost reaches approximately €5,000–€5,550 including EOR fees. Greece is not a low-cost hiring destination, the 14-month salary structure and 22% EFKA contribution create a significantly higher cost base than headline salaries suggest. 99–$599/month. Total: €1,350–€1,750/month for a minimum-wage hire. For a professional hire at €3,500/month: total monthly cost reaches approximately €5,000–€5,550 including EOR fees. Greece is not a low-cost hiring destination, the 14-month salary structure and 22% EFKA contribution create a significantly higher cost base than headline salaries suggest. 99–$599/month. Total: €1,350–€1,750/month for a minimum-wage hire. For a professional hire at €3,500/month: total monthly cost reaches approximately €5,000–€5,550 including EOR fees. Greece is not a low-cost hiring destination, the 14-month salary structure and 22% EFKA contribution create a significantly higher cost base than headline salaries suggest. 99–$599/month. Total: €1,350–€1,750/month for a minimum-wage hire. For a professional hire at €3,500/month: total monthly cost reaches approximately €5,000–€5,550 including EOR fees. Greece is not a low-cost hiring destination, the 14-month salary structure and 22% EFKA contribution create a significantly higher cost base than headline salaries suggest. 99–$599/month. Total: €1,350–€1,750/month for a minimum-wage hire. For a professional hire at €3,500/month: total monthly cost reaches approximately €5,000–€5,550 including EOR fees. Greece is not a low-cost hiring destination, the 14-month salary structure and 22% EFKA contribution create a significantly higher cost base than headline salaries suggest. 99–$599/month. Total: €1,350–€1,750/month for a minimum-wage hire. For a professional hire at €3,500/month: total monthly cost reaches approximately €5,000–€5,550 including EOR fees. Greece is not a low-cost hiring destination, the 14-month salary structure and 22% EFKA contribution create a significantly higher cost base than headline salaries suggest. 99–$599/month. Total: €1,350–€1,750/month for a minimum-wage hire. For a professional hire at €3,500/month: total monthly cost reaches approximately €5,000–€5,550 including EOR fees. Greece is not a low-cost hiring destination, the 14-month salary structure and 22% EFKA contribution create a significantly higher cost base than headline salaries suggest. 99–$599/month. Total: €1,350–€1,750/month for a minimum-wage hire. For a professional hire at €3,500/month: total monthly cost reaches approximately €5,000–€5,550 including EOR fees. Greece is not a low-cost hiring destination, the 14-month salary structure and 22% EFKA contribution create a significantly higher cost base than headline salaries suggest. 99–$599/month. Total: €1,350–€1,750/month for a minimum-wage hire. For a professional hire at €3,500/month: total monthly cost reaches approximately €5,000–€5,550 including EOR fees. Greece is not a low-cost hiring destination, the 14-month salary structure and 22% EFKA contribution create a significantly higher cost base than headline salaries suggest. 99–$599/month. Total: €1,350–€1,750/month for a minimum-wage hire. For a professional hire at €3,500/month: total monthly cost reaches approximately €5,000–€5,550 including EOR fees. Greece is not a low-cost hiring destination, the 14-month salary structure and 22% EFKA contribution create a significantly higher cost base than headline salaries suggest. 99–$599/month. Total: €1,350–€1,750/month for a minimum-wage hire. For a professional hire at €3,500/month: total monthly cost reaches approximately €5,000–€5,550 including EOR fees. Greece is not a low-cost hiring destination, the 14-month salary structure and 22% EFKA contribution create a significantly higher cost base than headline salaries suggest. 99–$599/month. Total: €1,350–€1,750/month for a minimum-wage hire. For a professional hire at €3,500/month: total monthly cost reaches approximately €5,000–€5,550 including EOR fees. Greece is not a low-cost hiring destination, the 14-month salary structure and 22% EFKA contribution create a significantly higher cost base than headline salaries suggest. 99–$599/month. Total: €1,350–€1,750/month for a minimum-wage hire. For a professional hire at €3,500/month: total monthly cost reaches approximately €5,000–€5,550 including EOR fees. Greece is not a low-cost hiring destination, the 14-month salary structure and 22% EFKA contribution create a significantly higher cost base than headline salaries suggest. 99–$599/month. Total: €1,350–€1,750/month for a minimum-wage hire. For a professional hire at €3,500/month: total monthly cost reaches approximately €5,000–€5,550 including EOR fees. Greece is not a low-cost hiring destination, the 14-month salary structure and 22% EFKA contribution create a significantly higher cost base than headline salaries suggest. 99–$599/month. Total: €1,350–€1,750/month for a minimum-wage hire. For a professional hire at €3,500/month: total monthly cost reaches approximately €5,000–€5,550 including EOR fees. Greece is not a low-cost hiring destination, the 14-month salary structure and 22% EFKA contribution create a significantly higher cost base than headline salaries suggest. 99–$599/month. Total: €1,350–€1,750/month for a minimum-wage hire. For a professional hire at €3,500/month: total monthly cost reaches approximately €5,000–€5,550 including EOR fees. Greece is not a low-cost hiring destination, the 14-month salary structure and 22% EFKA contribution create a significantly higher cost base than headline salaries suggest. 99–$599/month. Total: €1,350–€1,750/month for a minimum-wage hire. For a professional hire at €3,500/month: total monthly cost reaches approximately €5,000–€5,550 including EOR fees. Greece is not a low-cost hiring destination, the 14-month salary structure and 22% EFKA contribution create a significantly higher cost base than headline salaries suggest. 99–$599/month. Total: €1,350–€1,750/month for a minimum-wage hire. For a professional hire at €3,500/month: total monthly cost reaches approximately €5,000–€5,550 including EOR fees. Greece is not a low-cost hiring destination, the 14-month salary structure and 22% EFKA contribution create a significantly higher cost base than headline salaries suggest. 99–$599/month. Total: €1,350–€1,750/month for a minimum-wage hire. For a professional hire at €3,500/month: total monthly cost reaches approximately €5,000–€5,550 including EOR fees. Greece is not a low-cost hiring destination, the 14-month salary structure and 22% EFKA contribution create a significantly higher cost base than headline salaries suggest. 99–$599/month. Total: €1,350–€1,750/month for a minimum-wage hire. For a professional hire at €3,500/month: total monthly cost reaches approximately €5,000–€5,550 including EOR fees. Greece is not a low-cost hiring destination, the 14-month salary structure and 22% EFKA contribution create a significantly higher cost base than headline salaries suggest.

Sources

• Deel: Website, Pricing, Coverage
• Remote: Website, Pricing, Coverage
• Multiplier: Website, Pricing, Coverage
• Remofirst: Website, Pricing, Coverage
• WorkMotion: Website, Pricing
• eorHQ methodology: 6-dimension scoring

Related Decision Pages

• Hiring in Europe Guide
• Best EOR for Cyprus
• Deel Review