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🇫🇷2026 Rates

Employer Cost Calculator

Calculate the total cost to employ someone in France. See employer contributions for social security, pension, and other mandatory costs.

Employment Details

Enter the gross salary and additional costs

E.g., mutuelle, tickets restaurant, formation

France Employer Charges 2026

Health (Maladie):13%
Old Age (Vieillesse):~10.5%
Pension (AGIRC-ARRCO):~4.7%
Total employer rate:~43.0%

Coût Total Employeur

Total employment cost (2026)

60 048 €
total annual cost to employer
Gross Salary (Salaire Brut)42 000 €
Health Insurance+5 460 €
Old Age Insurance+4 389 €
Family Allowances+2 205 €
Unemployment Insurance+1 701 €
Complementary Pension+1 983 €
Work Accident + Transport+1 974 €
Other Charges (CSA, FNAL)+336 €
Total Social Charges18 048 €
Total Annual Cost60 048 €
Monthly Cost
5 004 €
Overhead %
43.0%

Note: Actual rates vary based on company size, location, and sector. Transport contribution is higher in Paris region. Work accident rates depend on industry classification (ATMP). Some reductions may apply for low wages.

What's Included in Employment Costs?

Understanding the full cost of hiring in France

Gross Salary

The agreed salary before any deductions. This is what the employee sees.

Social Security

Employer contributions to pension, healthcare, unemployment, and other insurance.

Additional Costs

Holiday allowance, pension contributions, and any other mandatory payments.