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France Fast Facts
Safeguard Editorial Team
Payroll in France
Wages
National minimum wages, excluding those based on piecework, are set at €1,801.80 EUR per month in France. This rate applies across various sectors, including agriculture, manufacturing, and services.
Salaries
The overall annual average salary in France is approximately €39,800 EUR per year, with monthly ranges from €2,500 to €4,000 EUR, depending on the position and experience. The monthly median salary in France is around €3,316 EUR.
By gender, the average annual salary for men is €42,000 EUR, while the annual average salary for women is €37,000 EUR.
Salaries by location in France
Paris: Known for offering salaries 30% higher than the national average for junior roles and 25% higher for mid-level roles, especially in sectors like finance, technology, and services.
Lyon: Offers salaries 15% higher than the national average for senior positions, particularly in manufacturing, logistics, and services.
Marseille: Salaries align closely with the national average across various sectors.
Payroll frequency
In France, full-time employees typically must be paid at least once per month by law. Salaries must be paid via bank transfer into an employee’s bank account. Employees are also legally entitled to detailed pay slips that outline gross and net salary, taxes and other deductions, and accrued leave.
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