Minimum wage in France, 2026
The minimum wage in France is €12.02 an hour from 1 January 2026, and €12.31 from 1 June 2026. Full time, that leaves about €1,441 a month after income tax after tax.
Minimum wage before and after tax
| Hours | Gross a month | Gross a year | Take-home a month after income tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 hours a week | €1,849 | €22,184 | €1,441 |
| 39 hours a week | €2,060 | €24,720 | €1,595 |
Single worker, 2026 tax rules; €20 a month towards the company health plan; the yearly figure uses the January rate for five months and the June rate for seven. Calculate any salary.
How much of it you keep
On the full-time minimum wage, about €4,887 a year (22.0%) goes to income tax and social security, so each hour worked leaves about €9.50 after tax.
Earning more than the minimum wage
| Pay | Gross a year | Take-home a year | Take-home a month after income tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage | €22,184 | €17,298 | €1,441 |
| 1.25× the minimum wage | €27,730 | €21,171 | €1,764 |
| 1.5× the minimum wage | €33,276 | €24,907 | €2,076 |
| 2× the minimum wage | €44,369 | €31,935 | €2,661 |
| 3× the minimum wage | €66,553 | €44,677 | €3,723 |
Full time, 35 hours a week, single, 2026 rules. As pay rises, a larger share goes in tax: at twice the minimum wage you keep 72.0% of gross pay, against 78.0% at the minimum wage.
The minimum wage and average pay
A full-time minimum wage is about 51% of the average salary in France, which was €43,224 in 2024. After tax, the average salary leaves about €2,607 a month after income tax. Average salary after tax.
What changes next
The SMIC is raised every 1 January, and during the year if inflation passes 2%, as it did in June 2026. The 2027 rate is usually announced in December.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in France in 2026?
€12.02 an hour from 1 January 2026, rising to €12.31 from 1 June 2026. Full time that is €1,849 a month for 35 hours a week.
How much is the minimum wage after tax in France?
About €1,441 a month after income tax (€17,298 a year) for a single full-time worker on 35 hours a week, using the 2026 tax rules.
How much tax do you pay on the minimum wage in France?
On the full-time minimum wage about €4,887 a year goes to income tax and social security, 22.0% of gross pay, using the 2026 rules for a single worker.
Will the minimum wage go up in 2027?
The SMIC is raised every 1 January, and during the year if inflation passes 2%, as it did in June 2026. The 2027 rate is usually announced in December.
Sources: Urssaf: SMIC amounts in 2026, Service-Public: SMIC gross and net. Average pay: average salary in France.