France Increases Minimum Wage

France introduced a 2% increase in the minimum wage to take effect on November 1, 2024.

The gross annual minimum wage is now EUR 21,621.60.

As a result, the following thresholds for various immigration statuses are also modified:

  • Talent Passport – Employee on assignment: EUR 38,918.88
  • Talent Passport – Qualified employee/Employee of a JEI/Employee of an innovative company: EUR 43,243.20
  • Talent Passport – Company director: EUR 64,864.80
  • Talent Passport – New business: EUR 21,621.60 (sufficient financial means).

The minimum salary for an EU Blue Card remains unchanged at EUR 53,836.50.

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