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Accountant Salary in France

Accountants prepare and analyze financial records, ensuring accuracy and compliance. The France median is $89,303 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$89,303
per year
Monthly (national)
$7,413
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$89,303
Marseille, FR
Hourly (national)
$42.93
varies by city

Accountant salary by city in France

CityPer year
Marseille, FR$89,303
Toulouse, FR$89,303
Nice, FR$89,303
Nantes, FR$89,303
Strasbourg, FR$89,303
Bordeaux, FR$89,303
Montpellier, FR$89,303
Lille, FR$89,303
Rennes, FR$89,303
Reims, FR$89,303
Paris, FR$66,835
Lyon, FR$44,937

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a accountant make in France?
The national median accountant salary in France is about 78 300 € per year (6 500 € per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about 39 400 € to 78 300 €.
Which France city pays accountants the most?
Marseille, FR pays the most at about 78 300 € per year.
Which France city pays accountants the least?
Among cities we cover, Lyon, FR is on the lower end at about 39 400 € per year for a accountant.
What is the typical salary range for a accountant in France?
Across France cities we cover, accountant pay commonly spans from about 26 100 € at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 108 400 € for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many France cities have accountant salary data?
Pay by Role publishes accountant pay for 12 cities in France, all shown in EUR.
Is accountant in demand in France?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +4% over the next decade. Related finance & business roles on Pay by Role include Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager, Project Manager.