Salary in France
Salary overview
- Median salary
- 2 853.07 €
- Average salary
- 3 489.20 €
- Reference period
- 2022
- Data source
- National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE)
Approximate — the statistics do not show how many people earn each exact salary, so the result is an estimate.
Common questions
What is the median salary in France?
As of 2022, the median gross monthly salary in France was 2 853.07 €. Half of employees earn less, half earn more, based on official statistics.
What is the average salary in France?
As of 2022, the average gross monthly salary in France was 3 489.20 €. Averages are skewed by very high salaries, so the median is often a better picture of typical earnings.
Which industries pay the most in France?
In France, Industry and construction leads with an average gross salary of 19 EUR per month, while Education; human health and social work activities; arts, entertainment and recreation; other service activities is at the lower end with 17 EUR. Figures are for 2018.
What is the average pension in France?
The average old-age pension in France is 1 646 € per month.
Official data, as of 2022 · National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE)