jobs in greece

 

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🇬🇷 Jobs in Greece (2026)

📊 Job market overview

• Greece has labour shortages and needs 300,000+ foreign workers
• High demand in:
  • Tourism
  • Construction
  • Healthcare
  • IT & engineering

👉 Good news: foreigners are needed
👉 Reality: salaries are lower than Western Europe

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🔥 Most in-demand jobs

💻 1. IT & Tech (BEST paid)

• Software Developer
• Data / AI Engineer
• Cybersecurity

💰 Salary:

• €2,500 – €5,000/month

👉 High demand + visa chances

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🏥 2. Healthcare jobs

• Nurses
• Doctors
• Care workers

💰 Salary:

• €2,000 – €4,000/month

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🏗️ 3. Engineering & construction

• Civil engineers
• Welders
• Machine operators

💰 Salary:

• €2,000 – €4,000/month (skilled)

👉 Big shortage of workers in this sector

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🏨 4. Tourism & hospitality (VERY common)

• Hotel staff
• Waiters
• Tour guides
• Resort workers

💰 Salary:

• €1,500 – €3,000/month

👉 Seasonal jobs (summer) are very popular
👉 Sometimes include free accommodation & meals

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🧑‍🏭 5. Entry-level / unskilled jobs

• Cleaners
• Farm workers
• Warehouse workers
• Kitchen assistants

💰 Salary:

• Around €700 – €1,000/month

👉 Easier to get, especially with visa programs

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🏫 6. Teaching jobs

• English teachers
• International school teachers

💰 Salary:

• €1,800 – €3,500/month

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💵 Average salaries in Greece

• Entry-level: €700 – €1,200/month
• Skilled jobs: €2,000 – €4,000/month
• High-skilled (IT/engineering): €4,000+

👉 Lower pay, but cost of living is cheaper

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🌍 Jobs for foreigners (VERY IMPORTANT)

✔ You need:

• Job offer first
• Work visa + residence permit

✔ Requirements:

• Employer sponsorship
• Proof of skills/experience
• Passport + documents

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⚠️ Reality check (honest)

• Getting a visa can be hard
• Employer must prove no local can do the job
• Salaries are lower than UK, USA, Dubai

💬 Real experience (Reddit):

“Salary offered is around €1000–1100”

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👍 Advantages of working in Greece

• 🌞 Great weather
• 💸 Lower living costs
• ⚖️ Good work-life balance