Salary Comparator by Job and Region

Compare salaries to hire at fair price

Proposing the right salary is key to successful recruitment. Too low, you get no applications. Too high, you throw off internal salary structure. Our comparator gives compensation ranges by job, region and experience level, based on 2026 updated market data.

Comparateur de Salaires

Comparez les salaires par métier, région et niveau d'expérience sur le marché français

Métier

Région

Expérience

Sélectionnez un métier, une région et un niveau d'expérience pour comparer les salaires

How to use the comparator?

Select the job

Choose from 150+ jobs classified by family: tech, sales, finance, HR, marketing, industry, healthcare.

Specify region

Île-de-France, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, PACA... Salaries vary 15-30% by location.

Indicate experience level

Junior (0-2 years), Confirmed (3-5 years), Senior (6-10 years) or Expert (10+ years).

Check the range

Median salary, low and high range, and market positioning.

Factors influencing salary

The 6 compensation variables

Job and industry sector
Tech and finance pay 20-30% more than average
Geographic location
Paris +25% vs regions, but higher cost of living
Experience level
Senior earns on average 60% more than junior
Company size
Large groups pay 10-15% more than SMEs
Certifications and degrees
Some certifications (PMP, AWS, CFA) add 5-15% to salary
Market tension
Shortage jobs see 5-10%/year salary increase

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Salary vs Total Package

Fixed salary is only part of total compensation. Don't forget variables (bonus, commission), benefits (health insurance, meal vouchers, remote work, extra days off) and profit-sharing. A 10% lower fixed with good variable can be more attractive overall.

Where do salary data come from?

Our data is compiled from public sources (INSEE, APEC, Pôle Emploi), industry studies (Robert Half, Hays, Michael Page) and anonymized user data. Ranges are updated quarterly to reflect market changes. They are indicative and may vary by company situation.

Why are salaries higher in Île-de-France?

The 15-30% Paris vs regions gap reflects headquarters concentration, company density (talent competition), higher cost of living and high-value sectors (finance, tech, consulting). This gap is narrowing with remote work boom and company relocation.

How do I use this data for salary negotiation?

For recruiters: position offer between median and 75th percentile to attract good profiles without overpaying. For candidates: target 75th percentile with solid profile, median if average. Prepare factual arguments (rare skills, certifications, quantified achievements) for above-median positioning.

Do salaries include benefits in kind?

No, ranges shown are annual gross fixed salary. Benefits (variable, profit-sharing, benefits in kind) aren't included due to huge company variation. For complete comparison, add 10-25% to fixed salary to estimate average total package.

Is the comparator reliable for emerging jobs (AI, data)?

Emerging jobs are hardest to benchmark as market evolves fast. Our data updates quarterly, but AI and data salaries may increase 10-15% yearly. For these high-tension jobs, consider high range as reference and adjust for profile rarity.

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