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France: Talent (qualified employee): reference salary (gross a year) is €39,582 a year from 1 September 2025

Since 1 September 2025, the talent (qualified employee): reference salary (gross a year) in France is €39,582 a year. Arrêté du 21 août 2025, art. 1 (R421-16 A CESEDA).

Now
€39,582 a year
Applies from
1 September 2025

What to do

Check every person in France whose pay, permit or tax relief depends on this level. In Settio the new level applies to each affected case automatically, and anyone below it is flagged with the follow-up tasks.

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Informational only. This guide is not legal advice. Always verify requirements with official government sources before acting. Facts checked 1 September 2025. About this information