🇫🇷2026 Statistics
Average Salary in France
Salary statistics and benchmarks for France. See how your salary compares to averages by industry and experience level.
Average Gross Salary
42 800 €
per year
Median Gross Salary
36 000 €
per year
Average Net Salary
33 000 €
per year
Median Net Salary
28 000 €
per year
Average is higher than median because high earners pull the average up. Median represents the "middle" salary - half earn more, half earn less.
Salary by Experience Level
Entry Level (0-2 years)
28 000 €(2 333 €/month)
Junior (2-5 years)
36 000 €(3 000 €/month)
Mid-Level (5-10 years)
48 000 €(4 000 €/month)
Senior (10-15 years)
62 000 €(5 167 €/month)
Expert (15+ years)
78 000 €(6 500 €/month)
Salary by Industry
1.Technology & IT
55 000 €2.Finance & Banking
52 000 €3.Consulting
50 000 €4.Aerospace & Defense
48 000 €5.Pharmaceuticals
46 000 €6.Engineering
44 000 €7.Healthcare
38 000 €8.Retail & Hospitality
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Open Salary CalculatorData sources: Government statistics offices, industry surveys, and employment data. Figures are estimates for 2026 based on latest available data. Actual salaries vary by location, company size, and individual circumstances.