How much maternity benefit do I get?
How much leave and benefit a mother gets.
At a glance
The answer, and what is worth knowing.
- The special maternity leave pays €920.00 gross a month, for 9 months: €8,280.00.
- The birth allowance is €2,400.00 for the first child, €2,700.00 for the second, €3,000.00 for the third and €3,500.00 from the fourth.
- The birth allowance is paid in two equal halves.
How we calculate it
The special leave pays the minimum wage, €920.00, for 9 months. For part-time work it pays half.
Your social security contributions to e-EFKA come off the amount.
The birth allowance rises with the order of the child: €2,400.00, €2,700.00, €3,000.00 and €3,500.00.
We checked the rules on 19 October 2026. The result is an estimate. It does not replace your payroll or your accountant.
What changed in the rules
What changed this year in this calculation.
Sources
- e-EFKA: maternity benefit for employees · 19 October 2026
- OPEKA: birth allowance · 19 October 2026
Frequently asked questions
Who gets the special maternity leave?
An employed mother, insured with e-EFKA, the social security fund, who received maternity benefit. Her job must be active when the maternity leave starts.
How much is the special leave for part-time work?
Half: €460.00 a month, for working hours of up to 4 hours a day or up to 13 days a month.
Who gets the birth allowance?
A mother who lives permanently and legally in Greece, with an equivalent family income up to €40,000.00. You apply to OPEKA, the welfare benefits agency, within 3 months of the birth.
How much do I get during the 119 days of maternity leave?
e-EFKA pays the maternity benefit, your employer pays part of your salary, and DYPA, the public employment service, pays the difference. Together they come to about your salary. The tool does not calculate it, because e-EFKA does not publish its formula clearly.