Salaries in France vs Germany (2025)
France — avg net
€2,569
Gross €3,480
Germany — avg net
€2,583
Gross €3,960
France — min wage
€1,823
Germany — min wage
€2,343
France — real change 3y
-2.2%
Germany — real change 3y
-7.1%
Occupation pay
Summary
Net salaries in Germany are 0.5% higher than in France in euros. Adjusted for local prices (PPS), the gap widens to 0.6% lower.
Cost-of-living equivalent
What France's average net feels like in Germany, adjusted for local prices.