Calculate solidarity contribution (eisfora allileggis) in Greece. Suspended for private sector employees since 2021 but may still apply to public sector and investment income.
Enter your annual income to see whether solidarity tax applies to your income type and calculate the solidarity surcharge where it remains in effect in Greece.
Solidarity tax
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Income tax (9%-44%)
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Solidarity surcharge
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Combined tax burden
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Effective rate (inc. solidarity)
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Background on the Greek solidarity contribution
The solidarity contribution (eisfora allileggis) was introduced during the Greek debt crisis under Law 3986/2011 as a temporary emergency measure. It was levied at progressive rates on income above 12,000 EUR. For private sector employees it has been suspended since 2021 as a post-pandemic recovery measure. For public sector employees, it continues to apply on top of income tax, creating a higher overall burden for civil servants at middle and higher income levels.
Example: public sector employee, 50,000 EUR income
Income tax on taxable income (after EFKA): approximately 7,200 EUR. Solidarity surcharge: 2.2% on 8,000 EUR (176 EUR) + 5% on 10,000 EUR (500 EUR) + 6.5% on 10,000 EUR (650 EUR) + 7.5% on 10,000 EUR (750 EUR) = 2,076 EUR. Combined tax burden: about 9,276 EUR, raising the effective rate on gross income above 18%. Private sector employees pay only the income tax component.
Future outlook
The suspension of solidarity tax for private sector employees has been a consistent policy since 2021 and has been renewed annually. Whether it will eventually be abolished or reinstated depends on budget pressures and European commitments. Public sector employees should factor the solidarity surcharge into any take-home pay calculations, as it adds meaningfully to their effective tax rate compared to private sector peers at the same income level.
Frequently asked questions
Is the solidarity tax still in effect in Greece in 2026?
The solidarity contribution (eisfora allileggis) was suspended for private sector employment income from 2021 as part of economic stimulus measures, and the suspension has been extended through 2026 for private sector employees. For public sector employees (civil servants, state-owned enterprise staff), the solidarity contribution continues to apply at its standard rates. The tax also continues to apply to certain types of investment income, rental income above thresholds, and self-employment income in some categories. If you are a private sector employee, you are not paying solidarity tax on your salary in 2026.
What are the solidarity tax rates in Greece?
When applicable, the solidarity contribution is levied at progressive rates on annual income: 2.2% on income from 12,001 EUR to 20,000 EUR, 5% on income from 20,001 EUR to 30,000 EUR, 6.5% on income from 30,001 EUR to 40,000 EUR, 7.5% on income from 40,001 EUR to 65,000 EUR, 9% on income from 65,001 EUR to 220,000 EUR, and 10% on income above 220,000 EUR. Income up to 12,000 EUR is exempt from the solidarity contribution. These rates are set by Law 3986/2011 and subsequent amendments.
Does solidarity tax apply to rental income in Greece?
Rental income in Greece is subject to a separate flat tax rate rather than the standard income tax brackets in most cases: 15% on the first 12,000 EUR of rental income and 35% on rental income above 12,000 EUR. The solidarity contribution may additionally apply to high rental income. However, the interaction between rental income taxation and the solidarity suspension rules depends on the specific year and any further amendments. Taxpayers with significant rental income should consult the AADE guidance for the current year or work with a Greek tax advisor.
When might the solidarity tax be reinstated for private sector employees?
The Greek government has the option to reinstate the solidarity contribution for private sector employees by amending tax law. Each year, the relevant law must be extended or allowed to expire. As of the current data for 2026, the suspension remains in effect for private sector employment income. Employees should monitor annual tax law updates from AADE (aade.gr) and the Ministry of Finance. If reinstated, the rates listed above would apply progressively on employment income, adding materially to the tax burden for middle and higher earners.