France Salary Calculator
Easily estimate take home pay after income tax so you can have an idea of what to possibly expect when planning your budget
Last reviewed on January 29, 2023
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Income Before Tax
Take Home Pay
Total Tax
Average Tax Rate
€ = Euro
Income Before Tax
Income Tax
High Income Surtax
Generalized Social Contribution (CSG)
Social Debt Repayment Contribution (CRDS)
Total Tax
Take Home Pay
Total Deductions
Average Tax Rate
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Summary
Enter your employment income into the salary calculator above to estimate how taxes in France may affect your finances. You'll then get your estimated take home pay, an estimated breakdown of your potential tax liability, and a quick summary down here so you can have a better idea of what to possibly expect when planning your budget.
This salary calculator also works as an income tax calculator for France, as it shows you how much income tax you have to pay based on your salary and personal details.
To learn more about , its income tax, and tax brackets, so that you can get a deeper understanding of how your budget and finances may be affected, scroll down to the detail section below!
Quick Facts about France
- Main Language(s):French
- Currency:Euro (€)
- Capital:Paris
- Total Population:67,413,000
- Most Populous City:Paris
- Time Zone(s):UTC+1
(Summer: UTC+2) - International Phone Code:+33
- Driving Side:Right
- Climate:Mostly temperate with cool winters and warm summers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the income tax rate in France?
The personal income tax rate in France is progressive and ranges from 0% to 45% depending on your income. This income tax calculator can help estimate your average income tax rate and your take home pay.
How many income tax brackets are there in France?
The income tax system in France has five different tax brackets. For more details, check out our detail section.
France Income Tax Brackets and Other Information
The personal income tax system in France is a progressive tax system. This means that your income is split into multiple brackets where lower brackets are taxed at lower rates and higher brackets are taxed at higher rates. Tax rates range from 0% to 45%.
For 2022 tax year
| Taxable Income (EUR) | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| First 10,225 | 0% |
| From 10,225 to 26,070 | 11% |
| From 26,070 to 74,545 | 30% |
| From 74,545 to 160,336 | 41% |
| From 160,336 onwards | 45% |
For married couples, the above progressive rates are separately applied on each half of the total income.
High income individuals are liable for an additional surtax called "contribution exceptionnelle sur les hauts revenus". The rates for this additional income tax are also progressive and range from 0% to 4%. Single taxpayers see the following surtax brackets.
For 2022 tax year
| Taxable Income (EUR) | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| First 250,000 | 0% |
| From 250,000 to 500,000 | 3% |
| From 500,000 onwards | 4% |
Married couples, on the other hand, have their bracket thresholds doubled and see the following surtax brackets.
For 2022 tax year
| Taxable Income (EUR) | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| First 500,000 | 0% |
| From 500,000 to 1,000,000 | 3% |
| From 1,000,000 onwards | 4% |
Many deductions and credits exist to help lower the tax burden. These are called "réduction d’impôt" and "crédit d’impôt", respectively. Additionally, many tax credits are of the refundable variety, meaning that if your tax credits are larger than your income tax, a refund of the difference will be provided to you. Note that our calculator only includes the standard deduction relating to salaries earnings as this is the one that is most widely available.
It is important to note that if your income is only from normal employment and below a certain limit which depends on your filing status and number of dependents, you would not be subject to income tax at all. In other words, your income is only taxable if it surpasses certain tax exemption thresholds. For example, a single individual with no dependents sees a threshold of €15,547 while a married couple with no dependents see a threshold of €29,008. In practice, only around 44% of French households pay any income tax.
Non-residents are generally subject to the same tax treatment except on things like rental and investment related income, which are taxed at flat rates. That said, that is beyond the scope of our calculator which is focused only on normal employment income.
Social Security in France
The social security system in France is comprehensive with benefits including sickness insurance, maternity leave, disability insurance, death insurance, work-related accident benefits, old age state pension, unemployment benefits, compulsory complementary retirement plans, complementary death/disability coverage, and complementary health coverage among others.
Contributions are shared between employers and employees. For employees, social security contributions in France consist of the generalized social contribution, which is called "contribution sociale généralisée" (CSG), and the contribution to the repayment of social debt, which is called "contribution au remboursement de la dette sociale" (CRDS). Employees see contribution rates for salary incomes of 9.2% for CSG and 0.5% for CRDS with maximum caps on the applicable income.
Contributions to CSG are partially tax deductible up to certain limits.
Resident status and income tax in France
Residents are generally subject to personal income tax on worldwide income unless excluded by a tax treaty. Non-residents are subject to tax only on their income arising in France.
Individuals are considered residents of France for tax purposes if they meet at least one of several definitions. Some of these definitions include having their main abode in France, having France be their principal place of sojourn, having France be the center of their economic interests, and having professional activitives in France, among others. In other words, most individuals living and working in France will be considered residents for tax purposes.
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Disclaimer
- The content shown on this page is strictly for educational purposes only. It does not represent advice nor is it a substitute for a professional advisor.
- Estimated results are just estimates. They are not a guarantee of future results.
- While internal calculations are not rounded, all final resultant numbers are rounded normally with numbers ending in 0.5 and above being rounded up.
- Tax situations vary widely and calculations can get very complex. This salary calculator only provides a rough estimate according to the most common scenarios for standard employment income that comes from an employer. If you are self-employed, your taxes might differ.
- There may be additional deductions, credits, exemptions, allowances, reliefs, etc depending on many factors. Some factors are about your family such as the number of dependents, children, relatives, parents, etc. Other factors may include mortgage payments, property depreciation, charitible donations, additional voluntary retirement contributions, etc. Whether or not you are handicapped and/or disabled may also sometimes be an additional factor.
- Depending on region and jurisdiction, salary bonuses may be treated and taxed differently from standard salary.
- Calculators from other sites may show slightly different numbers due to different deductions/credits being included or they are based on data from a different year.
- Generally, we review changes once a year since tax codes usually change once a year. If you notice a major miscalculation or error with our salary calculator (most likely caused by a typo somewhere), feel free to direct message us on twitter and let us know. However, if you have specific questions about your own personal situation, please consult a licensed tax professional.
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