Annual gross
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Gross → net calculator · France 2026
What is your real net salary ?
Enter your gross salary: we deduct social contributions and withholding tax, updated for the 2026 rules. Instant, free, no sign-up.
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Estimated net salary (after tax)
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per month, paid into your account
Net
Tax
Contributions
Gross salary—
− Social contributions (22 %)—
= Net before tax—
− Withholding tax (est.)—
= Net after tax—
Net before tax / yr
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Net hourly
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Tax parts
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Indicative estimate, updated for the 2026 tax rules. Your payslip may vary (health cover, collective agreement, personal withholding rate).
Most-viewed conversions
Click for the full breakdown: manager/non-manager, annual net, hourly rate.
How it works
From gross to net, in three steps
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Remove the contributions
About 22% of gross for a non-manager, 25% for a manager: health, pension, CSG/CRDS. This gives the net before tax.
2
Apply the tax
Withholding tax removes income tax, based on your rate and tax parts.
3
Your net remains
The net after tax: the amount actually paid into your account each month.
Understanding gross to net in France
In France, the salary shown in a contract or job ad is always stated as gross (brut). To know what you actually receive, you subtract employee social contributions — around 22% for a non-manager and 25% for a manager (cadre) — then the withholding tax (prélèvement à la source) on income.
Three figures matter: the net before tax (gross minus contributions), the taxable net (the basis for income tax) and the net after tax — your real salary. Our calculator applies these steps automatically based on your status and household.
Since 1 June 2026, the French minimum wage (SMIC) is €12.31 gross per hour, i.e. €1,867 gross per month full-time, about €1,478 net. To go further, read the complete salary guide, the FAQ or the payslip glossary.