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Payroll in France
Payroll in France runs in EUR on a monthly cycle, with statutory employer contributions and often 13th (sector/cba). Gracemark operates it end-to-end — humans, not tickets.
Currency
EUR — Euro
Payroll cycle
Monthly
Working week
35 hrs
Minimum wage
SMIC ~€12.17/hr
13th-month
Often 13th (sector/CBA)
Employer cost
~42–45% (high social charges)
Probation
2–4 months (renewable)
Notice period
1–3 months
Two ways to run payroll in France
Own-entity payroll
For long-term presence in France. Gracemark manages statutory filings, pay runs, and year-end reporting under your entity — with a named operator on Western Europe time.
EOR-run payroll
No entity in France? Employ and pay talent under Gracemark's local infrastructure via EOR — onboard in 2 weeks (eor), no local incorporation.
Compliance essentials in France
- 35-hour week with RTT days for hours worked beyond it
- Collective bargaining agreements (conventions collectives) set many terms
- Among the highest employer social charges in Europe
- Termination requires 'real and serious cause' plus process
- Strong protections against contractor misclassification
Get a payroll quote for France
Send your headcount and salary band. We reply with employer burden, net-to-gross, and setup timeline — no sales scripts.
Deeper guide
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