Freelancer vs employee take-home in Greece on €20,000 (2026)
On a gross of €20,000 in Greece, a employee keeps the most — €15,631 net, €939 more than the next-best option. Here is the full breakdown at 2026 rates.
| Setup | Net / year | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|
| Employee | €15,631 | 22% |
| Freelancer | €14,693 | 27% |
| Company | €11,830 | 41% |
Other incomes in Greece
Same income, other countries
Rates: Greece 2026.6-verified, 2026. The 2026 age-based (0% ≤25, 9% for 26–30) and per-child rate scales (ν.5246/2025) ARE modelled for employee + freelancer via an age input (see scale_2026); the μείωση φόρου credit still applies to employment income on top (its 2026 amounts remain a working assumption). Personal companies (Ο.Ε./Ε.Ε.) with single-entry books are exempt from the 5% dividend tax on distributions; with double-entry books the 5% applies (capital companies always pay it). Figures are estimates from a deterministic engine — not tax advice.