Minimum wage in France 2026: gross and net
What the minimum wage pays a month and an hour, before and after tax and social security.
€17,472 net a year, single, 2026 rules. Try other salaries in the calculator below.
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The minimum wage in France in 2026: €1,867 a month
The minimum wage in France is €1,867 a month since June 2026. After income tax and social security about €1,456 a month is left (€17,472 a year).
The minimum wage, before and after tax
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Gross a month | €1,867.00 |
| Net a month | €1,455.97 |
| Net a year | €17,472 |
| Net per paid hour | €9.60 |
| Net per hour worked | €11.04 |
Source: Eurostat (earn_mw_cur), July 2026: SMIC for 35 hours a week.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in France in 2026?
€1,867 a month: about €1,867 gross a month for a full-time job.
How much is the minimum wage after tax?
About €1,456 net a month for a single person without children (€17,472 a year).
How much is it per hour after tax?
About €9.60 net per paid hour, and €11.04 for each hour actually worked.
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