Minimum Wage – France
- Valid on May 2026
- The amounts are in Euro (€).
- The amounts are before tax.
Category
| Per month | Per hour | |
| Statutory Minimum Wage (SMIC) Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | €1,823.03 | €12.02 |
| Apprentice 16 to 17 years - 1st year Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | €492.22 | - |
| Apprentice 16 to 17 years - 2nd year Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | €710.98 | - |
| Apprentice 16 to 17 years - 3rd year Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | €1,002.67 | - |
| Apprentice 18-20 years - 1st year Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | €783.90 | - |
| Apprentice 18-20 years - 2nd year Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | €929.75 | - |
| Apprentice 18-20 years - 3rd year Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | €1,221.43 | - |
| Apprentice 21-25 years - 1st year Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | €966.21 | - |
| Apprentice 21-25 years - 2nd year Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | €1,112.05 | - |
| Apprentice 21-25 years - 3rd year Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | €1,421.96 | - |
| Professionalisation contract 20 years and under Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | €1,002.67 | - |
| Professionalisation contract 21 to 25 years Minimum wage with effect from January 1, 2026 | €1,276.12 | - |
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