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France
Last Update by Federico, 13 Feb 2025
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Exchange Rate
21 Mar 2025
Cost of Living
Indicative value for a working adult in a city: Paris
Publicly available data (Numbeo, etc..), verified by Marco’s in-country staff
| Living Requirement | Indicative Amount (EUR) |
|---|---|
| McDonalds Set Meal | 12 |
| Monthly Train and Bus Tickets | 86 |
| 3 Bedrooms Rental (City Center) | 3,039 |
| 3 Bedrooms Rental (Outskirt) | 2,061 |
Current Inflation Rate
1.8%
Wage
Minimum Wages
- The gross monthly salary for a worker employed for 35 hours per week is at least €1,801.8. As a result, workers will be entitled to a minimum gross hourly wage of €11.88.
Median Salary
Estimated based on general positions such as HR, Accounting, Admin roles, in tier one cities.
| Job Level | Monthly Salary (EUR) |
|---|---|
|
Entry-Level
Fresh Graduate
|
3,000 |
|
Mid-Level
5 Years
|
4,000 |
|
Experienced & Managerial Level
10 Years
|
5,000 |
|
Specialized & Senior-Level
15 Years
|
7,000 |
Annual Salary Growth
2.5%
Statutory Contribution
Companies with less than 50 staff, the employer pays social security and withholding tax on 15th of following month to URSSAF;
Companies with 50 employees, paid on 5th of following month
Country Level
| Type | Employer Rates | Employee Rates | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance |
13% 7% if annual salary is under 2.5 minimum salary |
- | All staff |
| Autonomy Solidarity Contribution (CSA) | 0.3% | - | All staff |
| Old-Age Insurance |
8.55% : for the first 3,925 EUR 2.02% for the exceed part |
6.90%: for the first 3,925 EUR 0.4% for the exceed part |
All staff |
| Social Security Surcharge (CSG) | - | 9.2%, based on 98.25% of gross salary | All staff |
| Social Security Debt Reimbursement Contribution (CRDS) | - | 0.5%, based on 98.25% of gross salary | All staff |
| Accident and Occupational Diseases Insurance | Based on company size and risks | - | All staff |
| Family Allowance |
5.25% 3.45%: If annual salary under 73,382.4 EUR |
- | All staff |
| Unemployment Insurance |
4.05% Contribution base capped at 15,456 EUR per month |
- | All staff |
| Supplementary Pension |
6.01% for the first 3,925 EUR 14.57% for salary 3,925 - 30,912 EUR |
4.01%: for the first 3,925 EUR 9.72%: for salary between 3,925 to 30,912 EUR |
All staff |
| Supplementary Health Insurance |
4.38% Contribution base capped at 3,925 EUR |
- | All staff |
| Wage Guarantee Insurance Association | 0.2%, contribution base capped at 15,456 EUR | - | All staff |
| FNAL | 0.5% | - | All staff |
| Gratuity | 10% | - | All staff with fixed-term contracts or under Portage |
Other Benefit
Other common employment benefits in France include:
- Food voucher at workplace: EUR 7.3 per day (non-taxable)
- Mobile Phone Allowance: Roughly 50 EUR per month
- Employer usually provide company car or transportation allowance to sales; the allowance is around 200 EUR per month
- 13th salary payment is customary and paid at the end of the year
Income Tax
Residents
-
Tax period: 1st January - 31st December.
Annual tax return filling period for 2024: From 1st April to middle of May 2025
Country Level
| Taxable Income | Rate |
|---|---|
| <11,294 | 0% |
| 11,295 - 28,797 | 11% |
| 28,798 - 82,341 | 30% |
| 82,342 - 177,106 | 41% |
| + 177,106 | 45% |
Non-residents
- If stayed in France less than 183 days, employee only need to pay tax based on the income received in France
Country Level
| Taxable Income | Rate |
|---|---|
| up to 28,797 | 20% |
| 28,797+ | 30% |
Working Hours
Statutory
35 hours
7 hours a day, 5 days a week
Typical practice
35 to 40 hours
Monday - Friday
Overtime
Limit of 48 hours per week, 10 hours per day. total annual limit is 220 hours
- 25% for the first 8 hours over the statutory working time
- 50% for hours after 8 hours overtime
- Employer should follow the requirement from Collective Bargaining Agreement if have.
Employment Contract
Fixed-Term CDD
Used for staff on suspended contracts, pending staff recruited for a CDI, a commercial company manager or self employed person
Contract Format
Must written, in French and signed by both employer and staff. staff receive a paper or electronic copy within 2 working days
Payroll Currency
EUR
Probation
6 month contract: Can be extended for a further 2 weeks. Over 6 months contracts: Can be extended for 1 month
Contract Period
Lasts up to 18 months, can be renewed twice, up to 36 months in total
Termination
Employer who wishes to terminate an employment contract must provide proof of a reason for dismissal. A termination letter in writing is mandatory. Employer and employee can sign MTA to terminate contract. Employer should follow the Collective Bargaining Agreement if have.
| Voluntary Resignation | Involuntary Termination | Economic Layoff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notice Period - Probation | - 8 days' service: 24 hours, - Over 8 days' service: 48 hours | - 24 hours' service: Under 8 days - 48 hours' service: 8 days to 1 month - 2 weeks' service: 1 month to 3 months - 1 month service: Over 3 month | - 24 hours' service: Under 8 days - 48 hours' service: 8 days to 1 month - 2 weeks' service: 1 month to 3 months - 1 month service: Over 3 month |
| Notice Period - Regular | - Set by the collective bargaining agreement - Generally 1-3 months | - Set by the collective bargaining agreement - Generally 1-3 months | - Set by the collective bargaining agreement - Generally 1-3 months |
| Severance Pay | - No Severance | - When staff's CDD ends and a CDI has not been offered - Equal to at least 10% total gross salary paid during a year - Payment is made at the same time as monthly pay | - When staff's CDD ends and a CDI has not been offered - Equal to at least 10% total gross salary paid during a year - Payment is made at the same time as monthly pay |
Public Holiday
11 days
Holidays that fall on a non-working day are classed as an extra day off.
Country Level
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| 01 Jan | New Year's Day |
| 21 Apr | Easter Monday |
| 01 May | Labor Day |
| 08 May | WWII Victory Day |
| 29 May | Ascension Day |
| 14 Jul | Bastille Day |
| 15 Aug | Assumption of Mary |
| 01 Nov | All Saint's Day |
| 11 Nov | Armistice Day |
State/Province Level
FR-57
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| 18 Apr | Good Friday |
| 26 Dec | St Stephen's Day |
Leave
| Leave Type | Entitlement | Notes |
|---|---|---|
|
Annual Leave |
5 weeks |
All staff |
| Working Time Reduction (RTT) | Difference in hours over 35 per week converted into days | All staff |
| Sick Leave | Up to 12 months within 3 years | All staff with social security contributions |
| Maternity Leave |
16 weeks for the first and second child 26 weeks for the third child 34 weeks for twins 46 weeks for triplets |
All expectant mothers |
| Paternity Leave | 25 calendar days for 1 baby, 32 working days for twins or multi-birth | All expectant fathers |
| Parental Leave | 310 working days | Staff with dependent child under 20 years old with illness, disability or children that have had an accident |
| Adoption Leave |
1 child: 16 weeks for 1 parent, 16 weeks and 25 days for 2 parents 2 children: 18 weeks for 1 parent, 18 weeks and 25 days for 2 parents More than 2 children: 22 weeks for 1 parent, 22 weeks and 32 days for 2 parents |
All staff with an adopted child |
| Caregiver Leave | 66 working days | All staff |
| Bereavement Leave | Up to 14 working days | All staff for passing of a child |
| Marriage Leave (Leave for Civil Partnership) | 4 working days | All staff |
Reference
- https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/in/Paris
- https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/7457170
- https://travail-emploi.gouv.fr/
- https://culture-rh.com/tableau-cotisations-sociales-2024-taux-explications/
- https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F2883?lang=en
- https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F13893?lang=en
- https://travail-emploi.gouv.fr/droit-du-travail/detachement-des-salaries-posting-of-employees/posting-of-employees/article/posted-workers-rights-377922
- https://www.payscale.com/research/FR/Country=France/Salary
- https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F34151?lang=en#:~:text=Working%20time%20reduction%20%28RTT%29%20is%20a%20scheme%20which,an%20agreement%20or%20agreement%20%28most%20often%20company%20agreement%29.
- https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/N17580?lang=en
- https://travail-emploi.gouv.fr/droit-du-travail/detachement-des-salaries-posting-of-employees/posting-of-employees/article/posted-workers-rights-377922
- https://entreprendre.service-public.fr/actualites/A17115?lang=en
- https://www.lodgis.com/en/paris,long-term-rentals/?view=map#sticky-wrapper
- https://tradingeconomics.com/france/inflation-cpi#:~:text=The%20annual%20inflation%20rate%20in%20France%20stood%20at%201.3%25%20in,0.2%25)%2C%20which%20stalled.
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Last updated: 13 Feb 2025
Exchange Rate
Currency (EUR)
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- 1 USD = 1.32 EUR
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Cost of Living
Indicative value for a working adult in a city: Paris
Publicly available data (Numbeo, etc..), verified by Marco’s in-country staff
| Living Requirement | Indicative Amount (EUR) |
|---|---|
| McDonalds Set Meal | 12 |
| Monthly Train and Bus Tickets | 86 |
| 3 Bedrooms Rental (City Center) | 3,039 |
| 3 Bedrooms Rental (Outskirt) | 2,061 |
Current Inflation Rate
1.8%
Wage
Minimum Wages
- The gross monthly salary for a worker employed for 35 hours per week is at least €1,801.8. As a result, workers will be entitled to a minimum gross hourly wage of €11.88.
Median Salary
Estimated based on general positions such as HR, Accounting, Admin roles, in tier one cities.
| Job Level | Monthly Salary (EUR) |
|---|---|
|
Entry-Level
Fresh Graduate
|
3,000 |
|
Mid-Level
5 Years
|
4,000 |
|
Experienced & Managerial Level
10 Years
|
5,000 |
|
Specialized & Senior-Level
15 Years
|
7,000 |
Annual Salary Growth
2.5%
Statutory Contribution
Companies with less than 50 staff, the employer pays social security and withholding tax on 15th of following month to URSSAF;
Companies with 50 employees, paid on 5th of following month
Country Level
| Type | Employer Rates | Employee Rates | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance |
13% 7% if annual salary is under 2.5 minimum salary |
- | All staff |
| Autonomy Solidarity Contribution (CSA) | 0.3% | - | All staff |
| Old-Age Insurance |
8.55% : for the first 3,925 EUR 2.02% for the exceed part |
6.90%: for the first 3,925 EUR 0.4% for the exceed part |
All staff |
| Social Security Surcharge (CSG) | - | 9.2%, based on 98.25% of gross salary | All staff |
| Social Security Debt Reimbursement Contribution (CRDS) | - | 0.5%, based on 98.25% of gross salary | All staff |
| Accident and Occupational Diseases Insurance | Based on company size and risks | - | All staff |
| Family Allowance |
5.25% 3.45%: If annual salary under 73,382.4 EUR |
- | All staff |
| Unemployment Insurance |
4.05% Contribution base capped at 15,456 EUR per month |
- | All staff |
| Supplementary Pension |
6.01% for the first 3,925 EUR 14.57% for salary 3,925 - 30,912 EUR |
4.01%: for the first 3,925 EUR 9.72%: for salary between 3,925 to 30,912 EUR |
All staff |
| Supplementary Health Insurance |
4.38% Contribution base capped at 3,925 EUR |
- | All staff |
| Wage Guarantee Insurance Association | 0.2%, contribution base capped at 15,456 EUR | - | All staff |
| FNAL | 0.5% | - | All staff |
| Gratuity | 10% | - | All staff with fixed-term contracts or under Portage |
Other Benefit
Other common employment benefits in France include:
- Food voucher at workplace: EUR 7.3 per day (non-taxable)
- Mobile Phone Allowance: Roughly 50 EUR per month
- Employer usually provide company car or transportation allowance to sales; the allowance is around 200 EUR per month
- 13th salary payment is customary and paid at the end of the year
Income Tax
Residents
-
Tax period: 1st January - 31st December.
Annual tax return filling period for 2024: From 1st April to middle of May 2025
Country Level
| Taxable Income | Rate |
|---|---|
| <11,294 | 0% |
| 11,295 - 28,797 | 11% |
| 28,798 - 82,341 | 30% |
| 82,342 - 177,106 | 41% |
| + 177,106 | 45% |
Non-residents
- If stayed in France less than 183 days, employee only need to pay tax based on the income received in France
Country Level
| Taxable Income | Rate |
|---|---|
| up to 28,797 | 20% |
| 28,797+ | 30% |
Working Hours
Statutory
35 hours
7 hours a day, 5 days a week
Typical practice
35 to 40 hours
Monday - Friday
Overtime
Limit of 48 hours per week, 10 hours per day. total annual limit is 220 hours
- 25% for the first 8 hours over the statutory working time
- 50% for hours after 8 hours overtime
- Employer should follow the requirement from Collective Bargaining Agreement if have.
Employment Contract
Permanent CDI
Probation
2-6 months
Termination
Employer who wishes to terminate an employment contract must provide proof of a reason for dismissal. A termination letter in writing is mandatory. Employer and employee can sign MTA to terminate contract. Employer should follow the Collective Bargaining Agreement if have.
| Voluntary Resignation | Involuntary Termination | Economic Layoff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notice Period - Probation | - 8 days' service: 24 hours - Over 8 days' service: 48 hours | - 24 hours: Under 8 days - 48 hours: 8 days to 1 month - 2 weeks: 1 month to 3 months - 1 month: <3 months | - 24 hours: Under 8 days - 48 hours: 8 days to 1 month - 2 weeks: 1 month to 3 months - 1 month: <3 months |
| Notice Period - Regular | - Less than 6 months employment: 1 months - Over 6 months employment: 2 months | - Less than 6 months employment: 1 months - Over 6 months employment: 2 months - More than 2 years employment: 3 months | - Less than 6 months employment: 1 months - Over 6 months employment: 2 months - More than 2 years employment: 3 months |
| Severance Pay | - No severance pay | - Up 10 years' service: ¼ of the monthly average salary in the past 12 months per year of service - Over 10 years’ service: 1/4 months' salary per year of service up to 10 years, plus 1/3 months' salary per year of seniority after 10 years | - Up 10 years' service: ¼ of the monthly average salary in the past 12 months per year of service - Over 10 years’ service: 1/4 months' salary per year of service up to 10 years, plus 1/3 months' salary per year of seniority after 10 years |
Fixed-Term CDD
Used for staff on suspended contracts, pending staff recruited for a CDI, a commercial company manager or self employed person
Probation
6 month contract: Can be extended for a further 2 weeks. Over 6 months contracts: Can be extended for 1 month
Termination
Employer who wishes to terminate an employment contract must provide proof of a reason for dismissal. A termination letter in writing is mandatory. Employer and employee can sign MTA to terminate contract. Employer should follow the Collective Bargaining Agreement if have.
| Voluntary Resignation | Involuntary Termination | Economic Layoff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notice Period - Probation | - 8 days' service: 24 hours, - Over 8 days' service: 48 hours | - 24 hours' service: Under 8 days - 48 hours' service: 8 days to 1 month - 2 weeks' service: 1 month to 3 months - 1 month service: Over 3 month | - 24 hours' service: Under 8 days - 48 hours' service: 8 days to 1 month - 2 weeks' service: 1 month to 3 months - 1 month service: Over 3 month |
| Notice Period - Regular | - Set by the collective bargaining agreement - Generally 1-3 months | - Set by the collective bargaining agreement - Generally 1-3 months | - Set by the collective bargaining agreement - Generally 1-3 months |
| Severance Pay | - No Severance | - When staff's CDD ends and a CDI has not been offered - Equal to at least 10% total gross salary paid during a year - Payment is made at the same time as monthly pay | - When staff's CDD ends and a CDI has not been offered - Equal to at least 10% total gross salary paid during a year - Payment is made at the same time as monthly pay |
Temporary/ Agency CTT
Work carried out for a short-term pre-defined period, or a period corresponding to the completion of a specific task
Probation
Maximum 8 months
Termination
A termination letter is mandatory and notice of termination must be in writing. Agency workers enjoy full French labour rights
| Voluntary Resignation | Involuntary Termination | Economic Layoff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notice Period - Probation | - 8 days service: 24 hours, - Over 8 days' service: 48 hours - 2 weeks: 1 month to 3 months - 1 month: <3 months | - 24 hours: < 8 days - 48 hours: 8 days to 1 month - 2 weeks: 1 month to 3 months - 1 month: <3 months | - 24 hours: < 8 days - 48 hours: 8 days to 1 month - 2 weeks: 1 month to 3 months - 1 month: <3 months |
| Notice Period - Regular | - Set by the applicable collective bargaining agreement and the Labour Code - Generally 1-3 months | - Set by the applicable collective bargaining agreement and the Labour Code - Generally 1-3 months | - Set by the applicable collective bargaining agreement and the Labour Code - Generally 1-3 months |
| Severance Pay | - When a CTT comes to an end and they have not been offered a CDI - Equal to at least 10% total gross salary paid during a year - Payment is made at the same time as monthly pay | - When a CTT comes to an end and they have not been offered a CDI - Equal to at least 10% total gross salary paid during a year - Payment is made at the same time as monthly pay | - When a CTT comes to an end and they have not been offered a CDI - Equal to at least 10% total gross salary paid during a year - Payment is made at the same time as monthly pay |
Public Holiday
11 days
Holidays that fall on a non-working day are classed as an extra day off.
2025
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
Leave
| Leave Type | Entitlement | Notes |
|---|---|---|
|
Annual Leave |
5 weeks |
All staff |
| Working Time Reduction (RTT) | Difference in hours over 35 per week converted into days | All staff |
| Sick Leave | Up to 12 months within 3 years | All staff with social security contributions |
| Maternity Leave |
16 weeks for the first and second child 26 weeks for the third child 34 weeks for twins 46 weeks for triplets |
All expectant mothers |
| Paternity Leave | 25 calendar days for 1 baby, 32 working days for twins or multi-birth | All expectant fathers |
| Parental Leave | 310 working days | Staff with dependent child under 20 years old with illness, disability or children that have had an accident |
| Adoption Leave |
1 child: 16 weeks for 1 parent, 16 weeks and 25 days for 2 parents 2 children: 18 weeks for 1 parent, 18 weeks and 25 days for 2 parents More than 2 children: 22 weeks for 1 parent, 22 weeks and 32 days for 2 parents |
All staff with an adopted child |
| Caregiver Leave | 66 working days | All staff |
| Bereavement Leave | Up to 14 working days | All staff for passing of a child |
| Marriage Leave (Leave for Civil Partnership) | 4 working days | All staff |
Reference
- https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/in/Paris
- https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/7457170
- https://travail-emploi.gouv.fr/
- https://culture-rh.com/tableau-cotisations-sociales-2024-taux-explications/
- https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F2883?lang=en
- https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F13893?lang=en
- https://travail-emploi.gouv.fr/droit-du-travail/detachement-des-salaries-posting-of-employees/posting-of-employees/article/posted-workers-rights-377922
- https://www.payscale.com/research/FR/Country=France/Salary
- https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F34151?lang=en#:~:text=Working%20time%20reduction%20%28RTT%29%20is%20a%20scheme%20which,an%20agreement%20or%20agreement%20%28most%20often%20company%20agreement%29.
- https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/N17580?lang=en
- https://travail-emploi.gouv.fr/droit-du-travail/detachement-des-salaries-posting-of-employees/posting-of-employees/article/posted-workers-rights-377922
- https://entreprendre.service-public.fr/actualites/A17115?lang=en
- https://www.lodgis.com/en/paris,long-term-rentals/?view=map#sticky-wrapper
- https://tradingeconomics.com/france/inflation-cpi#:~:text=The%20annual%20inflation%20rate%20in%20France%20stood%20at%201.3%25%20in,0.2%25)%2C%20which%20stalled.
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Netherlands
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Australia
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