France average tax wedge: single, no child, 100% wage
France average tax wedge: single, no child, 100% wage stood at 47.18 % of labour costs in 2025, according to OECD – Taxing Wages, comparative country indicators (DF_TW_COMP). It is one of the indicators in the Taxation of wages (OECD Taxing Wages) table (Value · Annual), with a complete series running from 2000 to 2025. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Taxation of wages (OECD Taxing Wages) table
| Indicator | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average tax wedge | |||||||||||
| Single, no child, 100% of average wage | 47.18 | 47.12 | 46.87 | 47.08 | 46.9 | 46.48 | 47.17 | 47.41 | 47.44 | 48.02 | |
| Single, no child, 167% of average wage | 54.12 | 54.08 | 53.35 | 53.96 | 53.96 | 53.16 | 54.11 | 53.98 | 54.37 | 54.37 |
Understanding france average tax wedge: single, no child, 100% wage
Quantifying the aggregate fiscal extraction, this measure computes the combined share of income tax and social security contributions relative to total employer labour costs for an unmarried individual with no dependents earning the exact standard average wage. The formulation contrasts with lower and higher salary brackets by isolating the median benchmark earner, thereby omitting both the targeted low-wage deductions and the progressive tax brackets affecting affluent workers. Total labour costs encompass gross wages plus mandatory employer-paid contributions, while net take-home pay reflects the remainder after all compulsory personal levies.
Annual comparisons provide the most reliable analytical framework, as tax schedules and contribution ceilings are legislated on a yearly basis. Analysts should account for potential methodological revisions to the average wage benchmark when assessing multi-year progressions. Comparing this series with metrics for households with dependents will mislead unless the structural impact of family-related tax allowances is explicitly factored into the evaluation.
Frequently asked questions
- How does the earnings baseline differ from other single-worker series?
- This measure applies strictly to an individual earning the full standard average wage without fractional scaling.
- Are employer contributions part of the denominator?
- Total labour costs include both the gross wage paid to the employee and all compulsory employer-paid social contributions.
- What causes breaks in historical comparability?
- Legislative reforms altering social security contribution rates or income tax brackets can create discontinuities.