Non-management compensation, that is wages for non-executives, in France increased by 1.8% in the first half of 2018, the strongest increase in five years, according to data from Randstad France.

Driven by growth and the shortage of certain skills (particularly in the construction industry), the average wage of a non-manager in France reached €1607 gross in 2018, against €1579 a year ago. This figure is also 7.2% above the minimum wage in France. (€1,498 as of January 2018).

Broken down among professional categories, the salaries for intermediate professionals recorded the largest increase (3.6% to €1,845). Unskilled workers, who have the lowest average wage level at €1,575 euros, recorded the second largest increase (1.9%). Skilled workers are in the norm (1.8% to €1,628 euros) while employees saw a 1.4% increase to €1,588.

Meanwhile, executives saw a 2.7% increase during the period.

Among sectors, wages increased by 2.2% in the industrial sector to €1,612, with an increase of 1.5% in construction to €1,616 euros and 1.4% in services to €1,577.