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Average annual salary in France
What does the average full-year job pay there?
France's average annual salary is $60,483 PPP — #19 of 37 countries on the atlas (higher is better). Period 2025.
Among 37 countries
- Rank
- #19 of 37
- higher is better
- Ranked behind
- 49 %
- 18 of 37 countries
In Europe: #14 of 25vs median $60,483 PPP: −0 % (worse)
The neighbourhood
| # | Country | Average salary | vs France |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | South Korea | $61,259 PPP | +$776 PPP |
| 18 | New Zealand | $60,896 PPP | +$413 PPP |
| 19 | France | $60,483 PPP | — |
| 20 | Lithuania | $58,112 PPP | −$2,372 PPP |
| 21 | Spain | $57,779 PPP | −$2,705 PPP |
Average annual wage in USD at purchasing power parity (OECD).
How to read this figure
OECD average annual wages converted at purchasing power parity — a comparable "what does work pay" figure that strips away exchange-rate noise. National average across all sectors and seniorities.
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