France monthly base wage index: electricity and gas supply
France monthly base wage index: electricity and gas supply stood at 116.3 in Q2 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Wages and labour cost table (Value · Quarterly), with a complete series running from Q2 2017 to Q2 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Wages and labour cost table
| Indicator | Q2-2026 | Q1-2026 | Q4-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q1-2025 | Q4-2024 | Q3-2024 | Q2-2024 | Q1-2024 | |
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| Monthly base wage index - Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply (NAF rev. 2, level A38 DZ) - Base 100 in Q2 of 2017 | 116.3 | 113.1 | 112.6 | 112.5 | 112.5 | 112.4 | 111.4 | 111.3 | 111.3 | 110.9 | |
| Monthly base wage index - Scientific research and development (NAF rev. 2, level A38 MB) - Base 100 in Q2 of 2017 | 122.1 | 121.5 | 120.8 | 120.5 | 119 | 118.3 | 117.6 | 117.3 | 116.7 | 115.1 |
Understanding france monthly base wage index: electricity and gas supply
Power plant operators, electrical grid technicians, steam distribution mechanics, and air conditioning plant engineers are the occupational groups captured within this specific industrial scope. The series tracks basic remuneration changes exclusive of overtime pay, performance bonuses, and discretionary employer distributions. Compared to broad economic aggregates, this industry-specific index isolates wage dynamics within capital-intensive utility infrastructure rather than general commercial activities.
Interpreting this metric requires accounting for regulated tariff adjustments and specialized collective bargaining agreements unique to energy utilities. Early quarterly estimates frequently undergo technical adjustments as enterprise reporting catches up with retroactive wage settlements. Comparing period-on-period movements alongside year-on-year calculations prevents misinterpretation stemming from seasonal maintenance shutdowns. Analysts should avoid equating this gross wage gauge with net take-home pay, as mandatory social contributions and tax deductions vary significantly across the utility sector.
Frequently asked questions
- What payroll components are omitted from this utility wage index?
- Overtime compensation, variable bonuses, and profit-sharing allowances are excluded, as the series measures exclusively base salary rates.
- Why do figures for utility wages sometimes experience retroactive revisions?
- Initial figures are provisional until complex enterprise-level agreements and industry-wide sector negotiations are fully finalized.
- How does this index differ from economy-wide wage measures?
- It focuses strictly on the specialized utility sector, filtering out retail, manufacturing, and administrative wage trends.