EU: Less Work, More Pay – Not in Greece

Studies show that in wealthy European countries, employees work less and earn more, in contrast to Greece.

According to a survey by the Labor Institute of GSEE, there is a wage gap and low quality in the organization of working time, with negative effects on workers' health.

Greece ranks low in the EU, with an average annual full-time salary of 17,000 euros. Countries such as the Netherlands, Denmark, and Germany demonstrate efficiency, with employees working fewer hours relative to their GDP.

In Greece, total weekly working hours exceed 40, with the percentage of full-time employees reaching 70% and the purchasing power standard (PPS) reaching 69, compared to Denmark at 125.

Only 25% of employees in Greece feel satisfied with their job, according to a study by Edenred and Focus Bari, while Eurostat rates job satisfaction at 6.8 out of 10.