Greece Salary Data 2026

    Hospitality Salaries in Heraklion, Greece

    What hospitality & tourism professionals actually earn in Heraklion — gross monthly ranges by seniority, based on public Greek pay data (Ergani / ELSTAT 2025), Kyprium job postings and recruitment partner data.

    Hospitality salary ranges in Heraklion

    All figures are gross monthly EUR (before tax and social insurance). Use the calculator to see take-home pay.

    Junior (0-2 yrs)

    €700 – €950

    Median ~€825/mo

    Mid (3-6 yrs)

    €1,100 – €1,600

    Median ~€1,350/mo

    Senior (7+ yrs)

    €2,000 – €3,250

    Median ~€2,625/mo

    Why Heraklion pays what it pays

    Crete’s main market. Tourism-led economy with a solid university and research ecosystem (FORTH, University of Crete).

    Market outlook

    Tourism creates strong seasonal demand, especially from spring through autumn. Larger hotel groups and city properties offer more year-round opportunities, while island and resort hiring is more seasonal.

    Top hospitality roles hiring in Heraklion

    Front Desk AgentF&B SupervisorSous ChefHotel ManagerRestaurant ManagerGeneral Manager

    Skills that boost hospitality pay in Greece

    • Opera PMS
    • Greek and English communication
    • Food safety (HACCP)
    • Customer service
    • Team leadership

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