Median HR salary€37.5k190 postings with pay
Same job vs EU average−3%for the same role and level
HR postings showing pay15%of 1,532 HR postings
Best-paid HR role€50kHRBP & Generalist
HR salaries in France by role
Median advertised pay for each HR role family in France with at least 20 postings with pay.
| HR role | Median | 25th percentile | 75th percentile | Pay ranges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HRBP & Generalist | €50,000 | €34,500 | €72,500 | 29 |
| Payroll & Rewards | €37,500 | €33,000 | €42,500 | 112 |
| Recruiting & TA | €33,000 | €27,000 | €51,200 | 39 |
By level
Mid-level€35k
Senior€42.2k
Manager / Lead€57.5k
| Level | Median | 25th percentile | 75th percentile | Pay ranges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-level | €35,000 | €31,000 | €40,000 | 117 |
| Senior | €42,200 | €37,100 | €46,100 | 22 |
| Manager / Lead | €57,500 | €52,200 | €67,500 | 35 |
By company size
11–50 people€37.5k
51–200 people€33.4k
| Company size | Median | 25th percentile | 75th percentile | Pay ranges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11–50 people | €37,500 | €33,500 | €42,500 | 81 |
| 51–200 people | €33,400 | €27,400 | €43,100 | 48 |
Frequently asked questions
›What is the average HR salary in France?
The median advertised HR salary in France is €37,500 a year, based on 190 job postings with a pay range.
›Which HR job pays the most in France?
HRBP & Generalist, with a median of €50,000.
›How much does a senior HR role pay in France?
Manager / Lead HR postings have a median of €57,500.
›How many job postings in France show a salary?
10% of all job postings in France publish a pay range, and 15% of HR postings.
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Related salary data
About this dataPay ranges published in 132,956 job postings, collected from company career pages and applicant tracking systems. Each posting counts once, at the middle of its range, converted to yearly pay in euros. We show a figure only when at least 20 postings back it. Updated October 2026. How we collect and calculate the data