May 2023 : French minimal wage's increase

On the 1st May 2023, the French monthly minimum wage will increase by 2.19%. This revaluation follows in particular the consumer price index, and occurs when it exceeds 2% per year – since 2019, the amount of the SMIC has increased by more than 12%.

What is the impact on foreign employees’ recruitment?

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What is the new amount?

• Gross hourly amount: 11.52€
• Gross monthly amount: 1747,24€
• Net monthly amount: 1383,09€

May 2023: French minimal wage raise

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Which immigration processes are impacted?

• Title “Job search – business creation”: 2620, 84 (Smic X1,5)
• Talent passport – employee on mission: 3145,032 (Smic X1,8)
• Talent passport – qualified employee: 2948.48 (Smic X2)
• Talent Passport – young innovative company: 2948.48 (Smic X2)

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What needs to be done?

1. Making sure that the files that are about to be filed with the authorities meet these new salary conditions;

2. Making sure that the annual salary of your employees is at the required level;

3. Making sure that the permits expiring soon and subject to renewal meet the new salary conditions.

If you have any questions, please contact us! oui@oui-immigration.com