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Science and Technical Services Average Salaries in France 2024

How much money does a person working in Science and Technical Services make in France?


Average Yearly Salary
64,600 EUR
( 5,390 EUR monthly)

LOW
24,000
EUR
AVERAGE
64,600
EUR
HIGH
111,000
EUR
All salary figures displayed here are per year except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Science and Technical Services in France typically earns around 64,600 EUR. Salaries range from 24,000 EUR (lowest average) to 111,000 EUR (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Science and Technical Services domain in France exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Science and Technical Services
3D Lab Technologist43,600 EUR
3D Printing Specialist44,800 EUR
Algorithm Developer61,400 EUR
Analytical Chemist88,000 EUR
Anthropologist69,400 EUR
Archeologist60,900 EUR
Assistant Breeder29,400 EUR
Astronomer106,000 EUR
Atmospheric and Space Scientist91,500 EUR
Behavior Analyst57,900 EUR
Behavior Intervention Specialist68,700 EUR
Behavior Specialist62,200 EUR
Biochemist96,400 EUR
Biofuels Processing Technician40,300 EUR
Biofuels Production Manager69,600 EUR
Biologist106,000 EUR
Biomedical Laboratory Officer40,000 EUR
Biomedical Scientist104,000 EUR
Biophysicist98,800 EUR
Chemical Engineer47,200 EUR
Chemical Technologist43,800 EUR
Chemist96,800 EUR
Chief Robotics Integration Officer73,400 EUR
Chief Technologist85,700 EUR
Climate Change Analyst63,200 EUR
Clinical Laboratory Scientist105,000 EUR
Computer Scientist75,200 EUR
Conservation Scientist79,300 EUR
Data Science Specialist62,300 EUR
Data Scientist76,900 EUR
DNA Analyst96,800 EUR
Ecologist75,800 EUR
Economic Development Specialist74,500 EUR
Flavourist31,700 EUR
Food Scientist64,700 EUR
Forensic Scientist80,700 EUR
Formulation Technologist38,500 EUR
Fraud Investigator45,900 EUR
Genomics Scientist105,000 EUR
Geographer55,000 EUR
Geographic Information Systems Technician34,300 EUR
Geological Data Technician35,600 EUR
Geological Technician42,500 EUR
Geologist83,200 EUR
Geomatics Scientist84,400 EUR
Geophysical Data Technician32,000 EUR
Geospatial Information Scientist and Technologist78,000 EUR
Global Technical Lead102,000 EUR
Hydrologist64,500 EUR
Industrial Ecologist67,100 EUR
Intelligence Analyst57,900 EUR
Internet of Things (IoT) Architect53,500 EUR
Internet of Things (IoT) Compliance Analyst54,300 EUR
Internet of Things (IoT) Consultant56,400 EUR
Internet of Things (IoT) Engineer46,000 EUR
Internet of Things (IoT) Integration Specialist53,300 EUR
Internet of Things (IoT) Logistics Analyst41,800 EUR
Internet of Things (IoT) Security Analyst42,200 EUR
Internet of Things (IoT) Specialist46,500 EUR
Internet of Things (IoT) Technician38,300 EUR
Knowledge Management Specialist50,900 EUR
Lab Analyst42,200 EUR
Lab Manager71,700 EUR
Lab Technician29,800 EUR
Laboratory Manager73,600 EUR
Laboratory Researcher45,400 EUR
Laboratory Technician29,400 EUR
Life Sciences Analyst66,600 EUR
Life Scientist81,900 EUR
Marine Architect63,600 EUR
Marine Biologist69,100 EUR
Marine Superintendent43,400 EUR
Materials Analyst41,600 EUR
Materials Scientist76,200 EUR
Mathematician78,600 EUR
Medical Scientist102,000 EUR
Metallurgist74,900 EUR
Meteorologist73,000 EUR
Microbiologist105,000 EUR
Natural Language Processing Researcher66,100 EUR
Natural Resource Specialist58,600 EUR
Natural Resources Analyst61,800 EUR
Natural Sciences Manager93,200 EUR
Neurotechnology Specialist90,900 EUR
Nuclear Engineer104,000 EUR
Physical Scientist80,100 EUR
Physicist103,000 EUR
Political Scientist78,200 EUR
Polygraph Examiner26,800 EUR
Polysomnographic Technologist44,700 EUR
Product Development Scientist84,900 EUR
Quantitative Research Analyst69,000 EUR
Quantitative Researcher67,200 EUR
Quantum Algorithm Developer59,500 EUR
Quantum Computing Engineer52,200 EUR
Quantum Computing Ethics Officer48,100 EUR
Quantum Computing Specialist59,300 EUR
Radiation Protection Specialist53,000 EUR
Refrigeration Technician23,500 EUR
Research Scientist75,200 EUR
Risk Safety Engineer45,300 EUR
Robotics Architect57,300 EUR
Scientific Photographer45,100 EUR
Scientific Programmer62,400 EUR
Scientist70,300 EUR
Service Engineer43,200 EUR
Service Technician29,600 EUR
Social Science Research Assistant40,000 EUR
Social Scientist79,800 EUR
Sociologist74,900 EUR
Soil Scientist61,400 EUR
Statistical Analyst42,900 EUR
Statistical Assistant33,700 EUR
Statistician70,500 EUR
Survey Analyst42,500 EUR
Survey Researcher38,500 EUR
Surveying and Mapping Technician28,200 EUR
Team Leader63,500 EUR
Technical Manager67,700 EUR
Technical Officer29,400 EUR
Technical Service Director92,000 EUR
Technical Services Regulatory Affairs Specialist46,500 EUR
Technical Services Research and Development Manager106,000 EUR
Technical Services Research Associate52,200 EUR
Technical Services Research Coordinator51,300 EUR
Technician30,000 EUR
Water Ecologist85,700 EUR
Wearable Technology Developer52,400 EUR
Wearables Specialist43,800 EUR
Wildlife Biologist70,300 EUR


Science and Technical Services Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in France

Median and salary distribution France Science and Technical Services yearly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
60,400 EUR or more
10% of people earn
51,400 to 60,400 EUR
20% of people earn
31,800 EUR or less
65% of people earn
31,800 to 51,400 EUR
Minimum Salary
24,000 EUR
Median
60,300 EUR
Maximum
111,000 EUR




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per year except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Science and Technical Services in France range from 24,000 EUR (starting average salary) to 111,000 EUR (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Science and Technical Services is 60,300 EUR, implying that half of the workforce in France earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Science and Technical Services in France earn less than 46,500 EUR, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 71,300 EUR, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Science and Technical Services in France. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 31,800 EUR to 51,400 EUR. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 31,800 EUR mark, while 10% ranged from 51,400 EUR to 60,400 EUR. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 60,400 EUR or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage.

Generally speaking, employees in Science and Technical Services in France having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.


Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.


Salary Comparison By Education

How does the education level affect your salary?

Salary Comparison By Education
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Change in salary based on education varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income?

We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degree levels across many jobs in Science and Technical Services in France, below are our findings.

Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.

Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.

Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.


Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?

A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in France costs anywhere from 20,700 EUR to 62,200 EUR and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

Employees can't expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming they already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.

Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

The decision really depends on the situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if a person can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. Degree costs can be recovered roughly in a year or so.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Science and Technical Services / France

Salary comparison by gender France Science and Technical Services yearly
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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? In the field of Science and Technical Services in France, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 6%.

Male
66,500 EUR
Female-5%
63,000 EUR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in France for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Science and Technical Services / France

How much are annual salary increments in France for individuals working in Science and Technical Services? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Science and Technical Services in France are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 11% every 13 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 15 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate France Science and Technical Services
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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

France / All Professions

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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in France is 7%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.

Bonus and Incentive Rates / Science and Technical Services / France

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate France Science and Technical Services
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43% of surveyed staff in Science and Technical Services reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 57% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 2% to 7% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
57%
No Bonus
43%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Hourly Average Wage / Science and Technical Services / France


31 EUR per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Science and Technical Services in France is 31 EUR.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working in Science and Technical Services in France is 12 EUR. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Bordeaux60,000 EUR
Lille59,200 EUR
Lyon68,400 EUR
Marseille69,700 EUR
Montpellier62,100 EUR
Nantes64,900 EUR
Nice66,300 EUR
Paris71,700 EUR
Strasbourg64,300 EUR
Toulouse68,300 EUR

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in France is 5% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
48,400 EUR
Public Sector+5%
50,900 EUR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary in Science and Technical Services in France?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 60,300 EUR and 71,300 EUR. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for jobs in Science and Technical Services in France ranges from 24,000 EUR to 46,500 EUR. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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