Salaire Brut en Net 2026 (France Salary Calculator)
Convert a French gross salary (brut) to net (net) for 2026 — cadre or non-cadre social contributions, net taxable pay, and income tax (impôt sur le revenu) with family quotient and décote.
Estimates only — not tax advice. Tax rules change and depend on your situation; check with the tax authority or a tax professional.
How to use
- 1Enter your gross salary (annual or monthly).
- 2Choose cadre or non-cadre, and your household.
- 3See net pay before and after income tax.
How it's calculated
Net ≈ gross × 78% (non-cadre) or 75% (cadre). Income tax: net taxable pay − 10% professional expenses, divided by family parts, taxed at 0/11/30/41/45% (2026 scale: €11,600 / €29,579 / €84,577 / €181,917), multiplied back, with the family quotient cap and décote.
Frequently asked questions
Why is net pay lower for cadres?
Executives (cadres) pay extra supplementary pension (AGIRC-ARRCO) and APEC contributions, so their net is about 75% of gross versus about 78% for non-cadres.
How is tax withheld?
Through prélèvement à la source: your employer applies the rate the tax office sends, then your final tax is settled each summer after your return.
What's the 2026 tax scale?
0% up to €11,600, 11% to €29,579, 30% to €84,577, 41% to €181,917 and 45% above, per part — indexed 0.9% by the Finance Law for 2026.