How does the salary simulator work?
Our salary simulator aggregates 2026 market data from major compensation surveys (Michael Page, Hays, Robert Half, Apec, HR Consulting Firms) to give you a realistic salary range according to your profile.
The simulator takes into account four key variables: the position and job family, the business sector (finance, tech, industry, healthcare, etc.), geographic location (Île-de-France, regions, overseas territories), and experience level (junior 0-3 years, confirmed 3-7 years, senior 7-15 years, expert 15+ years).
Results display a low/median/high market range, the total salary package (fixed + variable + benefits), and tips for positioning your request during negotiation.
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Salary scales 2026 by job family
Annual gross salaries — confirmed profiles (3-7 years experience)
| Job Family | Low Range | Median | High Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Stack Developer | 42,000€ | 52,000€ | 70,000€ |
| Data Scientist / ML Engineer | 48,000€ | 60,000€ | 85,000€ |
| Product Manager | 50,000€ | 62,000€ | 80,000€ |
| B2B Sales (excluding variable) | 38,000€ | 48,000€ | 60,000€ |
| Digital Marketing Manager | 40,000€ | 52,000€ | 68,000€ |
| Financial Controller | 42,000€ | 54,000€ | 70,000€ |
| HR Manager / HR Director SME | 45,000€ | 58,000€ | 75,000€ |
| Consultant / Management Consultant | 50,000€ | 70,000€ | 95,000€ |
| Manufacturing Engineer / Methods | 40,000€ | 50,000€ | 65,000€ |
| IT Project Manager | 45,000€ | 58,000€ | 75,000€ |
The 5 components of the salary package
Annual gross fixed salary
The negotiated base. This is the guaranteed amount regardless of performance. For permanent contracts, it is defined in the employment agreement and cannot be reduced without employee consent.
- –Negotiated at hire, reviewed at annual review
- –Collective agreement: check minimum wage
- –Paid in 12 or 13 monthly instalments depending on agreements
Variable pay and bonuses
For sales roles, up to 30-50% of base in variable. For support functions, performance bonuses (5-15% of base) or annual bonus.
- –Commission on sales for sales teams
- –Performance bonuses on individual and team targets
- –Profit-sharing and employee ownership (companies > 50 employees)
Benefits in kind
Company car, phone, laptop, company housing. Should be valued in negotiation as they reduce personal expenses.
- –Company car: 400-800€/month value
- –Remote work: savings of 200-500€/month in transport
- –Restaurant vouchers: up to 200€/month net
Social protection
Company health insurance, disability insurance, supplementary retirement. Coverage quality can represent 1,000 to 3,000€/year additional value.
- –Health insurance: mandatory employer contribution min 50%
- –Executive disability insurance: often better than legal minimum
- –Collective pension plans in large companies
Other benefits
Works council budget/CSR, additional paid time off, extra holidays, stock options, warrants (startups), training, international mobility.
- –Warrants in startups: potentially highly valued
- –Additional paid time off: 8-12 days/year plus legal holidays
- –Training budget: 1,000 to 5,000€/year depending on company
Impact of location on salaries
Paris vs Regions: key figures 2026
Salary negotiation guide
Prepare your salary negotiation
- Know your market value
Use our simulator + 2-3 other sources (LinkedIn Salary, Glassdoor, industry surveys)
- Define your negotiation range
Optimistic target (high), realistic target (median), absolute minimum (non-negotiable)
- Value the full package
Don't negotiate just fixed salary: remote work, extra days off, training, bonus can compensate
- Wait for employer proposal
Don't state your expectations first. Let employer open negotiation
- Justify with concrete data
Quantified results, projects completed, rare skills — not 'I have expenses'
- Negotiate after offer received
Negotiation is legitimate AFTER a verbal offer, not during interviews
FAQ salary simulator
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