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Construction / Building / Installation Average Salaries in France 2024

How much money does a person working in Construction / Building / Installation make in France?


Average Yearly Salary
30,800 EUR
( 2,570 EUR monthly)

LOW
12,500
EUR
AVERAGE
30,800
EUR
HIGH
84,800
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 Construction / Building / Installation in France typically earns around 30,800 EUR. Salaries range from 12,500 EUR (lowest average) to 84,800 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 Construction / Building / Installation 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
Construction / Building / Installation
3D Printing Construction Technician31,400 EUR
Adjudicator18,600 EUR
Assembler15,500 EUR
Boat Builder and Shipwright23,500 EUR
Bricklayer13,100 EUR
Building Administrator19,200 EUR
Building Automation Engineer42,000 EUR
Building Contracts Manager66,600 EUR
Building Information Modeling Manager59,500 EUR
Building Inspector19,100 EUR
Building Monitor14,900 EUR
Building Sales Manager65,700 EUR
Building Systems Integration Specialist40,900 EUR
Cabinetmaker15,600 EUR
Carpenter18,600 EUR
Civil Engineer45,000 EUR
Civil Technician22,900 EUR
Concreter13,800 EUR
Construction and Building Inspector19,800 EUR
Construction and Maintenance Manager34,900 EUR
Construction Assistant17,200 EUR
Construction Coordinator26,700 EUR
Construction Data Analyst39,800 EUR
Construction Estimator28,900 EUR
Construction Field Engineer40,500 EUR
Construction General Manager84,800 EUR
Construction Inventory Officer14,800 EUR
Construction Manager81,000 EUR
Construction Operations Manager79,100 EUR
Construction Project Controls Manager62,300 EUR
Construction Project Coordinator45,300 EUR
Construction Project Engineer43,600 EUR
Construction Project Manager75,400 EUR
Construction Project Manager82,100 EUR
Construction Project Planner41,700 EUR
Construction Quality Control Manager62,000 EUR
Construction Robotics Engineer45,500 EUR
Construction Safety Officer28,900 EUR
Construction Superintendent29,300 EUR
Construction Supervisor44,300 EUR
Construction Technical Assistant16,400 EUR
Construction Technical Officer19,000 EUR
Construction Technical Writer17,400 EUR
Construction Technician16,000 EUR
Construction Waste Management Consultant41,900 EUR
Construction Worker14,000 EUR
Crane and Tower Operator16,200 EUR
Crane Operator15,600 EUR
Diesel Mechanic14,200 EUR
Digital Construction Manager46,300 EUR
Draughtsman13,000 EUR
Drywall Installer16,900 EUR
Electrical Draftsman16,400 EUR
Electrical Engineering Supervisor50,400 EUR
Electrical Engineering Technician20,300 EUR
Electrical Supervisor31,000 EUR
Electrician22,800 EUR
Elevator Installer and Repairer20,000 EUR
Engineer47,500 EUR
Excavator Operator16,000 EUR
Field Inspector27,000 EUR
Floor Finisher17,200 EUR
Floor Manager25,900 EUR
Foreman12,600 EUR
Frame and Truss Detailer13,800 EUR
Furniture Finisher15,800 EUR
Gas Technician 14,800 EUR
Handyman13,200 EUR
Health and Safety Coordinator19,300 EUR
Health and Safety Officer21,800 EUR
Installation Manager53,500 EUR
Installer13,700 EUR
Insulation Installer15,500 EUR
Labourer12,800 EUR
Land Surveyor20,000 EUR
Lean Construction Specialist43,700 EUR
Lift Technician14,400 EUR
Maintenance Foreman13,100 EUR
Material Tester22,800 EUR
Model Maker23,500 EUR
Order Picker13,200 EUR
Painter14,300 EUR
Pipe Layer13,100 EUR
Pipe Welder12,400 EUR
Pipefitter12,800 EUR
Plumber16,400 EUR
Prefabrication and Modular Construction Specialist42,700 EUR
Property Coordinator39,300 EUR
Purchasing Manager54,500 EUR
Quantity Estimator27,900 EUR
Quantity Surveyor28,300 EUR
Roof Slater and Tiler13,100 EUR
Sheet Metal Mechanic15,600 EUR
Sheet Metal Worker13,700 EUR
Site Clerk14,900 EUR
Site engineer39,800 EUR
Site Leader69,300 EUR
Stock Controller23,000 EUR
Structural Steel Construction Worker16,200 EUR
Sustainable Materials Engineer41,900 EUR
Technical Draughtsman17,300 EUR
Tender Manager62,600 EUR
Tendering Manager63,700 EUR
Tower Crane Operator15,400 EUR
Wall and Floor Tiler13,700 EUR
Warehouse Manager51,800 EUR
Welder13,000 EUR
Welding Superintendent18,000 EUR


Construction / Building / Installation Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in France

Median and salary distribution France Construction / Building / Installation yearly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
42,300 EUR or more
10% of people earn
34,900 to 42,300 EUR
20% of people earn
18,700 EUR or less
65% of people earn
18,700 to 34,900 EUR
Minimum Salary
12,500 EUR
Median
28,600 EUR
Maximum
84,800 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 Construction / Building / Installation in France range from 12,500 EUR (starting average salary) to 84,800 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 Construction / Building / Installation is 28,600 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 Construction / Building / Installation in France earn less than 22,500 EUR, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 36,900 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 Construction / Building / Installation in France. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 18,700 EUR to 34,900 EUR. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 18,700 EUR mark, while 10% ranged from 34,900 EUR to 42,300 EUR. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 42,300 EUR or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

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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 Construction / Building / Installation 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?

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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 Construction / Building / Installation 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 / Construction / Building / Installation / France

Salary comparison by gender France Construction / Building / Installation 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 Construction / Building / Installation in France, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 5%.

Male
31,600 EUR
Female-5%
30,100 EUR
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in France for all Careers

Salary comparison by gender yearly France
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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Construction / Building / Installation / France

How much are annual salary increments in France for individuals working in Construction / Building / Installation? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Construction / Building / Installation in France are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 8% every 16 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 15 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate France Construction / Building / Installation
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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 / Construction / Building / Installation / France

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate France Construction / Building / Installation
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69% of surveyed staff in Construction / Building / Installation reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 31% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 0% to 4% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
31%
No Bonus
69%

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 / Construction / Building / Installation / France


15 EUR per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Construction / Building / Installation in France is 15 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 Construction / Building / Installation in France is 6 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
Bordeaux28,600 EUR
Lille28,200 EUR
Lyon32,600 EUR
Marseille33,200 EUR
Montpellier29,600 EUR
Nantes30,900 EUR
Nice31,600 EUR
Paris34,200 EUR
Strasbourg30,600 EUR
Toulouse32,500 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 Construction / Building / Installation in France?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 28,600 EUR and 36,900 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 Construction / Building / Installation in France ranges from 12,500 EUR to 22,500 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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