France Minimum Wage Increase 2026

Key Point  

• France announced that the minimum wage (SMIC) will be revalued starting 1 January 2026 

2026 Minimum Wage in France  

France announced a 1.18% increase to the minimum wage (SMIC) effective 1 January 2026. The new rates are as follows: 

• Gross hourly minimum wage: €12.02 (up from €11.88) 
• Gross monthly minimum wage (35 hours): €1,823.03 
• Estimated net monthly minimum wage: €1,443.11 

These provisions apply across metropolitan France and overseas departments and territories. 

Mayotte Exception 

In Mayotte, where a separate wage trajectory applies: 

• Gross hourly minimum wage: €9.33 
• Gross monthly minimum wage (full-time): €1,415.05 
• Represents a 3.90% increase. 

Guaranteed Minimum 

The guaranteed minimum, used for calculating certain benefits in kind, will rise to €4.25. 

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