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Average Salary in French Polynesia 2024

How much money does a person working in French Polynesia make?


Average Monthly Salary
146,000 XPF
( 1,750,000 XPF yearly)

LOW
36,800
XPF
AVERAGE
146,000
XPF
HIGH
650,000
XPF
All salary figures displayed here are per month 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 French Polynesia typically earns around 146,000 XPF. Salaries range from 36,800 XPF (lowest average) to 650,000 XPF (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

This is the average salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Salaries in French Polynesia vary drastically between different careers. If you are interested in the salary of a particular job, see below for salaries for specific job titles.



Pay Scale and Salaries in French Polynesia

Median and salary distribution French Polynesia monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
279,000 XPF or more
10% of people earn
219,000 to 279,000 XPF
20% of people earn
85,000 XPF or less
65% of people earn
85,000 to 219,000 XPF
Minimum Salary
36,800 XPF
Median
128,000 XPF
Maximum
650,000 XPF




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

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

    Salaries in French Polynesia range from 36,800 XPF (starting salary) to 650,000 XPF (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). This is not the minimum wage as per the law, only the lowest reported number in the salary survey that had thousands of participants and professionals from all over the country.

  • Median Salary

    The median salary is 128,000 XPF, which means that 50% of the population in French Polynesia earns less than that while the other half earns more. The median represents the middle salary value. Generally speaking, you would want to be on the right side of the graph with the group earning more than the median salary.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Closely related to the median are two values: the 25th and the 75th percentiles. Reading from the salary distribution diagram, 25% of the population in French Polynesia earn less than 92,700 XPF while 75% of them earn more. Also from the diagram, 75% of the population earn less than 195,000 XPF while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    We grouped the most common and recurring salaries into brackets to give more insight into what salary to expect. This method is more accurate than just the average salary and gives more insights into how salaries are actually distributed in French Polynesia. Around 65% of all reported figures are in the range 85,000 XPF to 219,000 XPF. Approximately 20% fall under the 85,000 XPF cap. Ten percent of wages are from 219,000 XPF to 279,000 XPF. Only 5% of people grossed 279,000 XPF or more.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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Salary is primarily determined by the level of experience one possesses, with higher levels of experience resulting in higher wages.

In French Polynesia, employees with two to five years of experience typically earn an average of 32% more than entry-level and junior workers in all industries and fields.

Individuals with more than five years of experience tend to earn an average of 36% more than those with less than five years of experience.

After ten years of work, salaries increase by 21%, with an additional 14% increase for those who have worked for over 15 years.

These figures should be used as rough estimates, as considering individual job titles can lead to more accurate assessments.


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.

The correlation between higher education and higher salary is widely acknowledged, but how much of an income increase can one expect from obtaining a degree?

We conducted a study in French Polynesia comparing the salaries of professionals with different levels of college degrees who held similar positions in various industries.

Our results showed that individuals with a certificate or diploma earned an average of 17% more than those who only completed high school.

Those who obtained a Bachelor's Degree earned 24% more than their counterparts with a certificate or diploma.

Professionals with a Master's Degree earned 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, those who held a PhD earned an average of 23% more than those with a Master's Degree while performing the same job.


Is investing in a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Is pursuing higher education worth the investment?

Earning a Master's degree or any post-graduate qualification in French Polynesia is a substantial financial commitment, with tuition fees ranging from 731,000 XPF to 2,190,000 XPF and a duration of around two years. It's important to note that during this period, any salary increases are unlikely, assuming ongoing employment. Salary reviews are typically conducted after completing the program and obtaining the degree.

Many individuals pursue advanced education as a means of transitioning to higher-paying positions, and the statistics indicate that this is an effective strategy. On average, individuals who change jobs after earning a higher degree receive a salary increase of about 10% more than the typical annual raise.

Ultimately, deciding whether or not to pursue advanced education depends on a variety of factors, including the personal situation and experience. However, if one can afford the financial costs of obtaining a higher degree, the return on investment is likely to be worthwhile, with the ability to recoup the costs in approximately a year.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / French Polynesia

Salary comparison by gender French Polynesia monthly
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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 French Polynesia, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 16% across all career fields.

Male
158,000 XPF
Female-14%
136,000 XPF
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value


Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in French Polynesia

How much are annual salary increments in French Polynesia? How often do employees get salary raises?

French Polynesia

Employees in French Polynesia are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 5% every 28 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate French Polynesia
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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.

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 French Polynesia is 2%.

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 in French Polynesia

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate French Polynesia
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66% of surveyed staff in French Polynesia reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 34% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 3% to 6% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
34%
No Bonus
66%

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.


Bonus Rates Comparison by Career Field

Finance
High
Architecture
High
Sales
High
Business Development
High
Marketing / Advertising
High
Information Technology
Moderate
Healthcare
Moderate
Insurance
Moderate
Customer Service
Moderate
Human Resources
Moderate
Construction
Low
Transport
Low
Hospitality
Low

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.

Salaries for popular jobs. Salaries by occupations.

Job TitleAverage Salary
Accounting and Finance
Accountant96,900 XPF
Accounting Assistant74,000 XPF
Accounting Manager217,000 XPF
Bookkeeper66,600 XPF
Chartered Accountant123,000 XPF
Corporate Treasurer181,000 XPF
Financial Analyst186,000 XPF
Financial Manager274,000 XPF
Internal Auditor128,000 XPF

Administration / Reception / Secretarial
Administrative Assistant76,700 XPF
Office Manager126,000 XPF
Receptionist52,700 XPF
Secretary65,200 XPF

Advertising / Graphic Design / Events
Art Director145,000 XPF
Creative Director136,000 XPF
Graphic Designer84,600 XPF
Photographer78,600 XPF

Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense
Aerospace Engineer173,000 XPF
Air Traffic Controller160,000 XPF
Flight Attendant92,300 XPF
Pilot250,000 XPF

Architecture
Architect167,000 XPF
CAD Drafter71,100 XPF

Automotive
Mechanic54,600 XPF
Service Advisor95,800 XPF

Banking
Bank Branch Manager259,000 XPF
Teller54,200 XPF

Bilingual
Teacher107,000 XPF
Translator123,000 XPF

Business Planning
Business Analyst176,000 XPF
Business Development Manager216,000 XPF
Project Manager162,000 XPF

Care Giving and Child Care
Nanny56,200 XPF
Nursery Teacher52,900 XPF

Construction / Building / Installation
Civil Engineer130,000 XPF
Construction Project Manager236,000 XPF
Health and Safety Officer62,700 XPF

Customer Service and Call Center
Call Center Representative50,800 XPF
Customer Service Manager199,000 XPF
Customer Service Representative53,900 XPF

Engineering
Electrical Engineer142,000 XPF
Engineer130,000 XPF
Mechanical Engineer136,000 XPF

Executive and Management
Chief Executive Officer327,000 XPF
Chief Financial Officer293,000 XPF
General Manager258,000 XPF

Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
Chef86,700 XPF
Executive Chef106,000 XPF
Hotel Manager261,000 XPF
Travel Agent85,700 XPF
Waiter / Waitress46,200 XPF

Health and Medical
Dentist326,000 XPF
Dietitian279,000 XPF
Laboratory Technician108,000 XPF
Nurse109,000 XPF

Human Resources
Human Resources Manager217,000 XPF
Human Resources Officer87,000 XPF

Information Technology
Computer Technician105,000 XPF
Database Administrator144,000 XPF
Developer / Programmer131,000 XPF
Information Technology Manager223,000 XPF
Network Engineer118,000 XPF

Law Enforcement / Security / Fire
Police Officer80,600 XPF

Legal
Attorney285,000 XPF
Legal Assistant74,900 XPF

Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment
Journalist154,000 XPF

Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology
Biomedical Engineer118,000 XPF
Pharmacist183,000 XPF

Sales Retail and Wholesale
Cashier52,500 XPF
Sales Manager237,000 XPF
Sales Representative86,900 XPF

Teaching / Education
Elementary School Teacher93,100 XPF
Secondary School Teacher116,000 XPF

Average Hourly Wage in French Polynesia


840 XPF per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) for all employees in French Polynesia is 840 XPF.This is the rate that the average individual gets 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 a person in French Polynesia is 210 XPF. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

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 French Polynesia is 21% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
133,000 XPF
Public Sector+21%
161,000 XPF
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 French Polynesia?

It is extremely difficult to give an exact figure of a good salary when no specific job is selected, however; an estimate can be provided based purely on the cost of living. A good compensation in French Polynesia would range anywhere between 128,000 XPF and 195,000 XPF.

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 in French Polynesia ranges from 36,800 XPF to 92,700 XPF. The base salary depends on many factors including profession, 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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