Rule changeEUHR leaders

France: minimum wage (SMIC) revalued

Takes effect January 1, 2027By WorkblissUpdated October 19, 2026

What’s happening

The SMIC has been €12.31 gross an hour (€1,867.02 a month for 35 hours) since an inflation-triggered rise in mid-2026. It is revalued every Jan. 1 based on inflation for the lowest-income households and on wage growth.

What to do

Budget for the January change, and check that pay scales and allowances near the minimum keep pace.

How Workbliss can help

Workbliss financial wellbeing sessions help employees make the most of pay changes.

Plan support for your teams

Source

service-public.gouv.fr. Checked October 19, 2026.

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