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Country · EUR · 2026Data Engineer Salary in Greece
Your earning potential as a Data Engineer in Greece
In Greece, pay for this role varies with experience, company and the responsibilities you take on.
Estimated mid-level pay centres around €53.8K a year — about €4,487 a month before tax.
The benchmark spans €29.8K at entry level to €88.4K at executive level annually. Compare the experience breakdown below with roles similar to yours.
Market outlook: Growing. Demand is expanding in Athens with weekly postings rising and sustained investment in data infrastructure, while moderate automation exposure and skill-intensive requirements support steady nominal pay growth near inflation. Your next step will also depend on the skills and responsibilities required by the roles you pursue.
Mid-level equivalent: ≈ $53,846/year ($4,487/month) at 1 EUR/USD.
2026 estimates · Based on 6 salary observations across 3 sources.
Salary by experience level
| Level | Experience | P25 | Median | P75 | P10 – P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| entry | 0–2 yrs | €29.8K |
€35K
≈ $35,000
|
€40.3K | €24.5K – €47.3K |
| mid | 3–5 yrs | €34K |
€53.8K
≈ $53,846
|
€100K | €34K – €118.1K |
| senior | 6–9 yrs | €51.9K |
€61K
≈ $61,000
|
€70.2K | €42.7K – €82.4K |
| executive | 10–15 yrs | €65.3K |
€76.8K
≈ $76,833
|
€88.4K | €53.8K – €103.7K |
Five-year salary trend
Demand is expanding in Athens with weekly postings rising and sustained investment in data infrastructure, while moderate automation exposure and skill-intensive requirements support steady nominal pay growth near inflation.
What moves this number
What lands in your account
| Level | Gross | Tax | Effective | Net annual | Net monthly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| entry | €35K | Not enough bracket data for a take-home estimate | |||
| mid | €53.8K | Not enough bracket data for a take-home estimate | |||
| senior | €61K | Not enough bracket data for a take-home estimate | |||
| executive | €76.8K | Not enough bracket data for a take-home estimate | |||
Only the top marginal rate (44.0%) is known. It is not applied flat, because that would overstate tax at lower incomes. Add verified brackets to enable a take-home estimate. Social contributions and local levies are not included.
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What to ask for
Based on market data for Data Engineer in Greece, the median is €53.8K and the 75th percentile is €100K. I am targeting €105K, which reflects my experience and the scope of the role.
Also negotiable sign-on bonus, equity, remote or hybrid flexibility, learning budget and additional leave
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Data Engineer salary in Greece — FAQ
What is the average salary of a Data Engineer in Greece?
SpotSalary models a median annual salary of €53.8K for a Data Engineer in Greece, or about €4,487 per month before tax. The middle 50% of the estimate ranges from €34K to €100K, with a full P10–P90 range of €34K to €118.1K. This is a modelled estimate, not a job offer.
How much does an entry-level Data Engineer earn in Greece?
The entry-level band for a Data Engineer in Greece centres on €35K per year (P25–P75: €29.8K–€40.3K). Entry-level pay typically covers the first 2 years of experience and depends on company size, skills and responsibilities.
How much does a senior or executive Data Engineer earn in Greece?
The executive band for a Data Engineer in Greece has a median of €76.8K per year and a P75 of €88.4K. Senior and executive packages often include a larger bonus and equity component; this benchmark shows the total-compensation split for each level.
What is the salary outlook for a Data Engineer in Greece?
The outlook is growing. In the base scenario, median pay reaches €62.4K by 2031, about 15.9% above today before inflation and 8.0% per year in real terms after 3.0% inflation. Scenario bands widen over time and are not guarantees.
How does SpotSalary calculate these salary estimates?
Estimates are anchored to external market signals — GDP per capita PPP, inflation, wage growth, cost of living, demand and automation exposure — and synthesised with AI. Deterministic validation rejects implausible outputs. This report carries 81% confidence and draws on 6 salary observations.
What this benchmark is built on
SpotSalary anchors each estimate to external market signals, then synthesises the gap with AI. Deterministic validation rejects implausible outputs. Source names and data tiers are listed here; the full methodology is on the method page.
Based on 6 salary observations across 3 sources.
Based on 6 salary observations.
- d1ai435zjuj0jf.cloudfront.net · reported data
- www.erieri.com · reported data
- www.payscale.com · reported data
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