The statutory minimum wage in France (SMIC) 2024
The French minimum wage, the so-called SMIC (" Salaire minimum interprofessionnel de croissance ") has been at the same level since the 1 January 2024 with 11.65 euros per hour and 1,766.92 euros per month (gross in each case), which corresponds to a monthly net amount of around EUR 1,399.
SMIC in the year 2024
The new SMIC amounts from 1 January 2024 are as follows
- Net minimum wage: € 1,398.69
- Gross minimum wage: € 1,766.92
- Net hourly wage: € 9.22
- Gross hourly wage: € 11.65
Increase in the French minimum wage
The SMIC is automatically adjusted annually on 1 January by decree across all sectors, based on inflation and purchasing power indicators. This automatic adjustment takes into account the development of inflation determined for the 20 % of households with the lowest income. In addition, every time the consumer price index rises by at least 2 %, the SMIC is increased in the same proportion.
The SMIC was last increased by 2.22 % in May 2023 in application of the annual statutory revaluation. Since this date, it has amounted to 1,747.20 euros gross per month, which equates to a net income of 1,383.09 euros, with a gross hourly rate of 11.52 euros.
Salary table for apprentices in France
The remuneration of apprentices in France is graded according to age group and is set as a percentage of the minimum wage. For trainees with a "contrat d'apprentissage", the following salary scale will apply from 1 January 2024:
Situation | 16-17 years | 18-20 years | 21-25 years | >=26 years |
1st year of training | 27% of the SMIC (477,07 €) | 43% of the SMIC (759,77 €) | The higher content between 53% of the SMIC (936,47 €) or 53% of the collectively agreed minimum wage | The higher content between 100% of the SMIC (1.766,92 €) or 100 % of the collectively agreed minimum wage |
2nd year of training | 39% of the SMIC (689,10 €) | 51% of the SMIC (901,13 €) | The higher content between 61% of the SMIC (1.077,82 €) or 61% of the collectively agreed minimum wage | The higher content between 100% of the SMIC (1.766,92 €) or 100 % of the collectively agreed minimum wage |
3rd year of training | 55% of the SMIC (971,80 €) | 67% of the SMIC (1.183.83 €) | The higher content between 78% of the SMIC (1.378,20 €) or 78% of the collectively agreed minimum wage | The higher content between 100% of the SMIC (1.766,92 €) or 100 % of the collectively agreed minimum wage |
If you have any questions, our Franco-German tax advisors and expert accountants in Paris and Bonn will be happy to provide you with personal advice. We are also happy to advise you throughout France and Germany by telephone and video conference. Your Franco-German tax consultancy FRADECO.
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