Greece vs Italy: tax rates and take-home pay (2026)
On €88,000 (about €88,000) you take home €52,391 in Greece and €51,259 in Italy (about €51,259) — Greece leaves you 2% more.
You keep more in Italy up to about €35,000, and more in Greece above that.
Take-home pay at eight salary levels
| Salary | Greece | Italy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,011€22,000 | $19,308€16,983 | $21,039€18,506 | Italy +9% |
| $39,791€35,000 | $28,561€25,122 | $29,536€25,980 | Italy +3% |
| $60,255€53,000 | $39,570€34,806 | $38,715€34,054 | Greece +2% |
| $79,582€70,000 | $49,635€43,659 | $48,240€42,432 | Greece +3% |
| $100,045€88,000 | $59,562€52,391 | $58,275€51,259 | Greece +2% |
| $147,794€130,000 | $84,543€74,364 | $82,176€72,282 | Greece +3% |
| $204,638€180,000 | $116,376€102,364 | $113,213€99,582 | Greece +3% |
| $295,589€260,000 | $167,308€147,164 | $162,872€143,262 | Greece +3% |
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Frequently asked questions
Is tax higher in Greece or Italy?
At €88,000, Greece takes less of your pay: you keep 60% there, against 58% in Italy.
What is the top tax rate in Greece and Italy?
The top income tax rate is 44% in Greece and 45.4% in Italy.
How much do I take home on €88,000 in each?
On €88,000 (about €88,000) you take home €52,391 in Greece and €51,259 in Italy (about €51,259).
2026 rules checked against taxsummaries.pwc.com. Single person, employee, no other income. Not tax advice. Change the details