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Salaries in France

Average French pay across 75 careers and 12 cities. Source figures are in EUR.

Showing amounts in USD (USD default; source data is EUR). FX as of Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:02:31 +0000. Convert currencies

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Salaries by job in France

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average salary in France?
It depends on the role. Pay by Role tracks 75 careers in France; for example Surgeon averages about 361 000 € per year while a mid-ranked role like Biomedical Engineer is around 125 000 €.
What is the highest-paying job in France?
Among roles we cover, Surgeon leads at about 361 000 € per year. See the full ranking of highest-paying jobs in France.
How many cities have salary data in France?
We publish salaries for 12 cities in France, each with local pay context in EUR.
Are France salaries shown before or after tax?
Figures are gross (pre-tax) averages in EUR. Use the salary calculator for a simplified take-home estimate.
How often is France salary data updated?
Pay by Role refreshes figures from public labour-market APIs on a regular cadence. Treat every number as an estimate for research, not a job offer.