Mechanical Engineer Salary in France
Mechanical engineers design machines, systems, and products from concept to manufacture. The France median is $117,474 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$117,474
per year
Monthly (national)
$9,809
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$117,474
Marseille, FR
Hourly (national)
$56.48
varies by city
Mechanical Engineer salary by city in France
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marseille, FR | $117,474 | $9,809 | 0% |
| Toulouse, FR | $117,474 | $9,809 | 0% |
| Nice, FR | $117,474 | $9,809 | 0% |
| Nantes, FR | $117,474 | $9,809 | 0% |
| Strasbourg, FR | $117,474 | $9,809 | 0% |
| Bordeaux, FR | $117,474 | $9,809 | 0% |
| Montpellier, FR | $117,474 | $9,809 | 0% |
| Lille, FR | $117,474 | $9,809 | 0% |
| Rennes, FR | $117,474 | $9,809 | 0% |
| Reims, FR | $117,474 | $9,809 | 0% |
| Paris, FR | $87,478 | $7,299 | -26% |
| Lyon, FR | $58,851 | $4,904 | -50% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a mechanical engineer make in France?
- The national median mechanical engineer salary in France is about 103 000 € per year (8 600 € per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about 51 600 € to 103 000 €.
- Which France city pays mechanical engineers the most?
- Marseille, FR pays the most at about 103 000 € per year.
- Which France city pays mechanical engineers the least?
- Among cities we cover, Lyon, FR is on the lower end at about 51 600 € per year for a mechanical engineer.
- What is the typical salary range for a mechanical engineer in France?
- Across France cities we cover, mechanical engineer pay commonly spans from about 34 200 € at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 142 700 € for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many France cities have mechanical engineer salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes mechanical engineer pay for 12 cities in France, all shown in EUR.
- Is mechanical engineer in demand in France?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +10% over the next decade. Related engineering roles on Pay by Role include Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Chemical Engineer.