KPMG: 94% of companies gave raises to at least one category of employees in 2025
In 2025, 94% of companies provided raises to at least one category of employees, reflecting trends in the Greek labor market according to KPMG's annual report.
According to KPMG's latest findings presented at their annual event in Greece, a remarkable 94% of businesses granted raises to at least one category of employees in 2025. This report on salary and benefits developments in the Greek job market is based on over 32 years of systematic market tracking and involved participation from nearly 150 companies, both domestic and multinational, across key sectors including retail, consumer products, high technology, and pharmaceuticals.
The 'General Salary and Benefits Survey 2025' collected data representing over 200 distinct job positions, covering approximately 66,000 employees. This broad and representative snapshot of the market highlights the prevailing practices and trends shaping the landscape of employee compensation and benefits in Greece. The insights gathered from this extensive survey demonstrate the ongoing adjustments businesses are making in response to economic conditions and labor market dynamics.
Through the resulting reports, both at an industry-specific and overall level, KPMG showcases the dominant practices and trends influencing compensation frameworks. This data is essential for understanding how companies navigate employee remuneration in a changing economic environment, indicating a likely shift towards competitive remuneration strategies among firms in Greece.