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Plumber Salary in France

The France median is $95,310 per year, with observed city pay up to Paris at $70,931.

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Plumber pay in France: Paris leads, Lyon trails

The France national median for a plumber is 82 100 € a year. Among 2 metros with observed data, pay runs from about 42 600 € in Lyon to 61 100 € in Paris (1.4×).

Plumbers install and repair piping, fixtures, and water systems. Common screening skills include Piping, Fixtures, Code, and Troubleshooting.

A modeled national band runs about 56 200 €–113 700 € around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +6% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every French city.

Paris sits -26% vs the national median; Lyon sits -48%. Relocating inside France for this title can move cash more than a small raise at the same desk. Open a city page for take-home and rent context — this national page is the map, not the offer.

France shows about 0.9% CPI in 2025. A plumber raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby skilled trades titles on this site include Electrician, Carpenter, Chef, and Welder.

How to use Plumber pay data in France

Start with the national median (82 100 €), then pick the metro where you would actually work. Observed city rows below are stronger than a pay-index guess. If your city is missing, stay on this page for the country figure and check the France hub for other careers.

Convert gross through the salary calculator before comparing two cities — tax and rent often reorder a cash ranking. Figures are estimates for research, not employer bands.

National band vs top metro

National sketch: 56 200 € (10th) → 82 100 € (median) → 113 700 € (90th). Paris’s observed median is 61 100 €, with a local band about 43 200 €–86 300 €. If an offer is “at the France median” but the job is in Paris, you may still be under local market.

National median
$95,310
per year
Monthly (national)
$7,894
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$70,931
Paris, FR
Hourly (national)
$45.82
varies by city

Plumber salary by city in France

Cities below have observed metro percentiles for this role. Prefer these over national-only estimates when you are relocating to a specific market.

CityPer year
Paris, FR$70,931
Lyon, FR$49,454

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a plumber make in France?
The national median is about 82 100 € per year. Across 2 observed cities, pay ranges from about 42 600 € to 61 100 €.
Which France city pays plumbers the most?
Paris, FR leads observed metros at about 61 100 € per year (-26% vs national).
Which France city pays plumbers the least?
Among observed cities, Lyon, FR is on the lower end at about 42 600 € per year.
How many France cities have plumber salary data?
2 metros list observed plumber percentiles in EUR on this site.
Is plumber in demand in France?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +6% over ten years. Local hiring still follows French industry mix.