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Sales Retail and Wholesale Average Salaries in France 2024

How much money does a person working in Sales Retail and Wholesale make in France?


Average Yearly Salary
54,900 EUR
( 4,570 EUR monthly)

LOW
18,400
EUR
AVERAGE
54,900
EUR
HIGH
107,000
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 Sales Retail and Wholesale in France typically earns around 54,900 EUR. Salaries range from 18,400 EUR (lowest average) to 107,000 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 Sales Retail and Wholesale 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
Sales Retail and Wholesale
Account Manager51,800 EUR
Account Officer30,900 EUR
Area Manager61,000 EUR
Area Sales Director94,100 EUR
Area Sales Manager81,100 EUR
Assisstant Store Supervisor33,400 EUR
Assistant Department Manager39,300 EUR
Assistant Retail Store Manager44,100 EUR
Branch Manager58,900 EUR
Branch Supervisor48,400 EUR
Cashier17,200 EUR
Cashier Manager40,300 EUR
Commercial Sales Manager76,200 EUR
Conversion Rate Optimization Specialist62,300 EUR
Corporate Sales Manager71,700 EUR
Data-driven Sales Analyst55,300 EUR
Depot Manager52,300 EUR
Depot Supervisor51,900 EUR
Deputy Sales Manager56,600 EUR
Direct-to-Consumer Sales Executive65,100 EUR
Director of Sales95,500 EUR
Distribution Director62,500 EUR
District Leader48,300 EUR
District Manager60,100 EUR
District Sales Manager57,500 EUR
E-commerce Consultant60,400 EUR
External Sales Account Manager54,500 EUR
Field Sales Representative36,600 EUR
Furniture Sales Associate27,300 EUR
Global Wholesale Manager106,000 EUR
Head Cashier37,100 EUR
Head of Direct Sales71,900 EUR
Head of Retail72,000 EUR
Head Teller36,100 EUR
Inside Sales30,500 EUR
Inside Sales Account Manager45,500 EUR
Inside Sales Engineer34,800 EUR
Inside Sales Executive50,100 EUR
Inside Sales Representative33,900 EUR
Internal Sales Manager54,800 EUR
Inventory Manager55,300 EUR
Key Account Manager53,600 EUR
Medical Device Sales43,100 EUR
Medical Device Sales Representative42,000 EUR
Merchandiser35,100 EUR
Mobile App Sales Representative45,500 EUR
National Account Manager73,800 EUR
National Customer Solution Specialist61,800 EUR
National Sales Manager104,000 EUR
Omni-Channel Sales Coordinator46,900 EUR
Online Crafts Merchant42,000 EUR
Online Marketplace Manager62,000 EUR
Outside Sales Representative37,300 EUR
Parts Salesperson31,900 EUR
Personalization Strategist56,700 EUR
Project Development Manager60,900 EUR
Project Manager62,000 EUR
Project Sales Executive59,100 EUR
Purchasing and Sales Executive87,800 EUR
Quotation Engineer31,500 EUR
Regional Sales Director100,000 EUR
Regional Sales Manager100,000 EUR
Relationship Manager67,100 EUR
Retail Merchandiser23,600 EUR
Retail Operations Manager58,000 EUR
Retail Sales Associate43,100 EUR
Retail Sales Representative33,800 EUR
Retail Salesperson31,800 EUR
Retail Store Manager62,300 EUR
Retail Store Sales Person31,300 EUR
Revenue Manager54,800 EUR
Sales Account Manager66,600 EUR
Sales Admin Executive78,200 EUR
Sales Administration Manager71,900 EUR
Sales Analyst54,800 EUR
Sales Assistant22,500 EUR
Sales Associate30,400 EUR
Sales Consultant42,500 EUR
Sales Coordinator34,500 EUR
Sales Development Representative38,200 EUR
Sales Director90,200 EUR
Sales Engineer35,000 EUR
Sales Executive62,200 EUR
Sales Manager84,900 EUR
Sales Officer33,700 EUR
Sales Planner50,500 EUR
Sales Planning Analyst51,600 EUR
Sales Representative31,200 EUR
Sales Service Associate28,200 EUR
Sales Specialist48,900 EUR
Sales Supervisor47,900 EUR
Sales Support22,600 EUR
Sales Support Manager50,000 EUR
Sales Team Leader49,800 EUR
Sales Trainer53,800 EUR
Securities Sales Agent54,800 EUR
Shipper / Receiver24,500 EUR
Shop Manager55,000 EUR
Social Media Sales Manager68,100 EUR
Store Development Administrator37,100 EUR
Store Manager62,100 EUR
Subscription Box Curator51,500 EUR
Supply Chain Sustainability Manager64,000 EUR
Territory Sales Manager77,100 EUR
Territory Sales Representative46,500 EUR
Trade Marketing Officer51,600 EUR
Treasury Officer51,300 EUR
Vice President Sales76,200 EUR
Visual Merchandiser26,800 EUR
Voice Commerce Specialist48,000 EUR
Wholesale Data Analyst53,400 EUR
Wholesale Inventory Manager65,600 EUR
Wholesale Marketing Manager68,300 EUR
Wholesale Operations Manager75,600 EUR
Wholesale Sales Representative50,800 EUR


Sales Retail and Wholesale Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in France

Median and salary distribution France Sales Retail and Wholesale yearly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
54,400 EUR or more
10% of people earn
45,400 to 54,400 EUR
20% of people earn
25,800 EUR or less
65% of people earn
25,800 to 45,400 EUR
Minimum Salary
18,400 EUR
Median
49,900 EUR
Maximum
107,000 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 Sales Retail and Wholesale in France range from 18,400 EUR (starting average salary) to 107,000 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 Sales Retail and Wholesale is 49,900 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 Sales Retail and Wholesale in France earn less than 37,800 EUR, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 60,700 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 Sales Retail and Wholesale in France. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 25,800 EUR to 45,400 EUR. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 25,800 EUR mark, while 10% ranged from 45,400 EUR to 54,400 EUR. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 54,400 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 Sales Retail and Wholesale 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 Sales Retail and Wholesale 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 / Sales Retail and Wholesale / France

Salary comparison by gender France Sales Retail and Wholesale 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 Sales Retail and Wholesale in France, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 5%.

Male
56,200 EUR
Female-5%
53,400 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 / Sales Retail and Wholesale / France

How much are annual salary increments in France for individuals working in Sales Retail and Wholesale? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Sales Retail and Wholesale 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.

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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 / Sales Retail and Wholesale / France

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate France Sales Retail and Wholesale
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20% of surveyed staff in Sales Retail and Wholesale reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 80% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 5% to 9% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
80%
No Bonus
20%

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 / Sales Retail and Wholesale / France


26 EUR per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Sales Retail and Wholesale in France is 26 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 Sales Retail and Wholesale in France is 9 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
Bordeaux50,900 EUR
Lille50,300 EUR
Lyon58,100 EUR
Marseille59,200 EUR
Montpellier52,700 EUR
Nantes55,200 EUR
Nice56,300 EUR
Paris60,900 EUR
Strasbourg54,600 EUR
Toulouse58,000 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 Sales Retail and Wholesale in France?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 49,900 EUR and 60,700 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 Sales Retail and Wholesale in France ranges from 18,400 EUR to 37,800 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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