The French minimum wage (SMIC) increased by 2.41% on June 1, 2026, as announced earlier by the Ministry of Labor and Solidarity.
On that date, the hourly minimum wage increased from EUR 12.02 gross to EUR 12.31. This is equivalent to a full-time gross monthly salary of EUR 1,867.02, compared with EUR 1,823.03 previously, which corresponds to an increase of EUR 43.99 gross per month.
This automatic adjustment affects international talent mobility and the recruitment of foreign employees in France, as several residence permits are tied to income or salary thresholds indexed to the SMIC, which are therefore automatically increased as well. This applies in particular to the Talent “Business Creator”, the French Tech Visa for Founders, and the Talent “Corporate Officer” permits.
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