Minimum Wage in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Region of France · Data verified 2026-01-01

Minimum wage

€12.02 /hr

Matches France national rate #3 of 18 region Since 2026-01-01

With a population of 6.2 million, Nouvelle-Aquitaine is a region of France whose economy centers on viticulture and wine (bordeaux, cognac) and aerospace (aerospace valley cluster). The region follows the national minimum wage of €12.02 per hour.

• AT A GLANCE

Rank: #3 of 18; region
vs National: =; France floor
Annual (est.): €25,002; full-time, before tax
Change Since 2025: +1%; nominal wage

Wage Breakdown

Hourly: €12.02
Monthly: €1,823.03 SMIC 2026 — 151.67 hours/month (35h/week)
Annual: €21,876.36 SMIC 2026 — monthly × 12

France's SMIC is set nationally — no regional variation. France's largest region by area. Major wine region.

At this rate, a full-time worker earns approximately €25,002 /yr before tax. Whether that covers living costs depends on local prices. See France purchasing power context.

Median Income

€30,599 /yr individual

INSEE — Les salaires dans le secteur privé en 2022 · 2022

Minimum Wage History

Nominal wage

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