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.
| Occupation | Median | P10 | P90 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.