France monthly hourly labour cost index: transport & storage
France monthly hourly labour cost index: transport & storage stood at 138.7 in Jun 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Minimum wage and hourly labour cost table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Dec 2008 to Jun 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Minimum wage and hourly labour cost table
| Indicator | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | 09-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly hourly labour cost | |||||||||||
| Total labour costs - Transportation and storage (NAF rev. 2, item H) | 138.7 | 138.5 | 138.2 | 137.9 | 137.7 | 137.4 | 137.1 | 136.8 | 136.6 | 136.4 | |
| Total labour costs - Accommodation and catering (NAF rev. 2, item I) | 146.8 | 146.7 | 146.5 | 146.3 | 146.2 | 146.1 | 146 | 145.8 | 145.6 | 145.4 |
Understanding france monthly hourly labour cost index: transport & storage
Logistics and transit employer expenditure indices capture total hourly labour costs across freight transport, passenger conveyance, warehousing, and postal operations. This series aggregates direct remuneration, travel allowances, overtime compensation, and mandatory employer social contributions per hour worked, excluding vehicle acquisition and fuel expenses. It isolates the movement of goods and people from wholesale trade and manufacturing industries. Sibling categories monitor other service branches such as information technology or administrative support.
Evaluating this transit cost index involves accounting for fuel-price pass-through effects on driver allowances and international trade volume fluctuations that alter logistics staffing requirements. Seasonality plays a prominent role due to holiday travel surges and seasonal agricultural freight movements. Analysts should use year-on-year comparisons to neutralize these recurring logistical cycles when assessing underlying cost trends. Revisions to preliminary estimates often occur when transport enterprises adjust their declarations regarding supplementary travel indemnities and shift bonuses.
Frequently asked questions
- What types of transport operations are encompassed within this measure?
- Land, water, and air transport, alongside warehousing, postal services, and cargo handling, are included.
- Are vehicle maintenance and fuel costs part of this labour index?
- No, capital and operational expenses such as fuel are excluded, focusing solely on personnel costs.
- How do travel allowances influence the hourly cost figures?
- Mandatory travel indemnities and overnight stipends paid to drivers form a component of total remuneration.