Average Salary in Paris
Private-sector employees working in Paris earned a mean of €3,836 net a month in full-time equivalent in 2024, according to INSEE. That is 40.4% above the French mean of €2,733.
Paris is both a city and a département, so INSEE publishes pay for the city itself. The figures cover private-sector employees who work in Paris, in 2024. All amounts are mean net monthly pay in full-time equivalent, after employee contributions and before income tax.
Mean net monthly pay by occupation in Paris, 2024
Mean net monthly pay by age in Paris, 2024
How Paris pay compares
The Paris mean of €3,836 net a month is 40.4% above the French mean of €2,733, measured the same way. Managers earned a mean of €5,663, against €4,629 for managers across France. Women earned a mean of €3,442 and men €4,189, a gap of 17.8%.
Pay rises with age: employees under 25 earned a mean of €1,702, and those aged 50 to 54 earned €4,859. These are net figures. A gross figure and a median for Paris were not on the INSEE page we used, and means sit above medians because high earners pull them up.
Setting pay for a hire in Paris
Plan for the employer cost too: contributions are set nationally, and employers in Paris also refund at least half of the transport pass, as our Paris guide shows. For rent and transport, see cost of living in Paris, and for national rules the guide to hiring in France. Need help with the search? We find, screen and shortlist remote professionals across Europe, with 3 candidates within 21 days. See how placement works.
This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change and collective agreements can set different terms. Confirm with a local accountant or lawyer before you hire.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Paris?
Private-sector employees working in Paris earned a mean of €3,836 net a month in full-time equivalent in 2024, according to INSEE.
Is pay in Paris higher than in the rest of France?
Yes. The Paris mean of €3,836 net a month in 2024 was 40.4% above the French mean of €2,733.
How much do managers earn in Paris?
Managers and higher intellectual professions earned a mean of €5,663 net a month in 2024: €4,900 for women and €6,300 for men.
Is there a gender pay gap in Paris?
Yes. Women earned a mean of €3,442 net a month in 2024 and men €4,189, a gap of 17.8%.
Is the Paris figure gross or net?
Net. INSEE reports mean net monthly pay in full-time equivalent, after employee social contributions and before income tax.
Sources
- INSEE, Salaires et revenus d'activité en 2024, Département de Paris (75). Checked 3 Nov 2026.
- INSEE, Salaires et revenus d'activité en 2024, France entière. Checked 3 Nov 2026.
