Statutory minimum wage in France (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: France has a statutory minimum wage, the Smic, of €12.31 gross per hour. It applies to adult employees, with lower rates for some employees under 18.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| National statutory minimum wageEmployees | Yes [1] |
| Current adult minimum wage (gross)Employees | €12.31 per hour [1] |
| Age bands, reduced rates and exclusionsEmployees | Employees under 18 with less than 6 months of professional experience in their branch: 17 years €11.08 per hour gross; 16 years and under €9.85 per hour gross. Apprentices and professionalisation contracts have a separate reduction (amount not given on the page). [1] |
| Next scheduled changeEmployees | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Amount from next change (gross)Employees | ⚠ Not yet verified |
Notes
- Gross amount for the adult Smic. The page cites the order of 22 May 2026 but does not state the date it took effect.
- No scheduled change was found in an official source.
Sources
- Service-public.gouv.fr: Smic (salaire minimum interprofessionnel de croissance) (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
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