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Salary Guide: Paris

France · Salary & Cost of Living Guide 2026

$48,000 Median Salary
73 CoL Index
$1,500 Avg Rent 1BR
7/10 Tech Hub Score

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Median Salary
$48,000/year
Before taxes
Average Rent (1BR)
$1,500/month
City center
Average Rent (2BR)
$2,200/month
City center
Monthly Transport
$85
Public transit pass
Groceries Index
78
NYC = 100
Purchasing Power
68
NYC = 100, higher is better
Tech Hub Score
7/10
Job market strength
Effective Tax Rate
38%
At median income

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Last updated: 2026-02-28 | Data sources: Numbeo, OECD, Glassdoor, and local government statistics.