Germany vs Greece: tax rates and take-home pay (2026)

On €88,000 (about €88,000) you take home €52,203 in Germany and €52,391 in Greece (about €52,391) — Greece leaves you 0% more.

At every salary we checked, you keep more in Greece.

Take-home pay at eight salary levels

Take-home pay in Germany and Greece at eight salary levels
Salary (USD)	Germany	Greece	Difference
$25K	€16,516	€16,983	Greece +3%
$40K	€24,083	€25,122	Greece +4%
$60K	€33,918	€34,806	Greece +3%
$80K	€42,569	€43,659	Greece +3%
$100K	€52,203	€52,391	About the same
$150K	€73,827	€74,364	Greece +1%
$200K	€101,543	€102,364	Greece +1%
$300K	€146,095	€147,164	Greece +1%

More for Germany

More for Greece

Is tax higher in Germany or Greece?

At €88,000, Greece takes less of your pay: you keep 60% there, against 59% in Germany.

What is the top tax rate in Germany and Greece?

The top income tax rate is 47.5% in Germany and 44% in Greece.

How much do I take home on €88,000 in each?

On €88,000 (about €88,000) you take home €52,203 in Germany and €52,391 in Greece (about €52,391).

2026 rules checked against gesetze-im-internet.de. Single person, employee, no other income. Not tax advice. Change the details