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Average Salary in France (2025)

Statistical averages from Eurostat. Figures in euros; local currency shown where useful.

Average gross / month
€3,480
Average net / month
€2,569
Minimum wage / month
€1,823
As of 2026-S1
Real change (3y)
-2.2%
Wage growth after inflation

Net salary trend

Average net monthly salary in euros.

Pay by occupation

Monthly earnings by ISCO-1 occupation group. Click headers to sort.

OccupationMedianP10P90
Managers€5,518
Professionals€4,761
Technicians and associate professionals€2,926
Plant and machine operators and assemblers€2,269
Craft and related trades workers€2,238
Clerical support workers€2,190
Skilled agricultural, forestry and fishery workers€2,148
Service and sales workers€2,113
Elementary occupations€1,963

Estimate your net salary

France
Net (EUR)
€2,568
Net (local)
€2,568
Deductions
26.2%

Estimate based on Eurostat net/gross ratios. Not tax advice.

Summary

In 2025, the average net monthly salary in France was around €2,569. That corresponds to an average gross salary of roughly €3,480/month. The statutory minimum wage is about €1,823/month. Real wages have fallen by 2.2% over the last three years, after inflation. Price levels sit at 108% of the EU average.

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Source: Eurostat. Figures are statistical averages, not tax advice.