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Tip: What is the minimum wage in France - SMIC

The minimum wage in France is called SMIC, which stands for Salaire MInimum de Croissance. Since 1st January 2010 the SMIC is worth 8.86 euros per hour. This comes to a monthly gross salary of 1343.77€ for your employees. As the employer, your business is liable to an extra 42% of “charges sociales patronales” on that salary.

• SMIC growth hourly rate 8.86€ (before employers’ social charges)
• SMIC growth monthly rate 1343.77€, based on 151,67 hours
• SMIC net monthly rate 1056.24€
• Employers social charges about 42%

SMIC up-dated each year on 1st January

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