French Hourly Minimum Salary increased in May 2023

On the 1st of May, the French minimum salary increased by 2.2% to,

  • €1,747.20 gross per month, known as brut in french.
  • €1,383.08 net per month, for a 35 hours week.
  • €11.52 gross per hour.
  • €9.11 net per hour.

For people requiring work & resident permits in France, the minimum salary requirements have been increased too, based on SMIC*.

  • For Passport Talent Visa, it’s €41,933 gross per year. This is 2 times SMIC salary.
  • For Salary Visa, it’s €2,620.80 gross per month. This is 1.5 times SMIC salary.
  • However, Passport Talent Blue card category stays unchanged at €53,836.50 gross per year.

Note: The amount of the Smic is automatically revalued on 1st January of each year, based on inflation.

SMIC* – Salaire minimum interprofessionnel de croissance

Source: https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F2300

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