France monthly hourly other labour cost index: admin support
France monthly hourly other labour cost index: admin support stood at 96 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 | |||||||||||
| Labour costs other than wages and salaries - Administrative and support service activities (NAF rev. 2, item N) | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 95.8 | |
| Labour costs other than wages and salaries - Mining and quarrying (NAF rev. 2, item B) | 96.6 | 96.6 | 96.6 | 96.5 | 96.5 | 96.5 | 96.4 | 96.4 | 96.4 | 96.3 |
Understanding france monthly hourly other labour cost index: admin support
Auxiliary employer expenditures per hour worked within office administration, security, cleaning, and employment placement services measure the non-salary fiscal burden tied to support personnel. The calculation aggregates mandatory social security contributions, statutory labor taxes, and sector-specific occupational welfare levies divided by total hours worked. Compared to manufacturing or financial sector counterparts, this series reflects industries characterized by high shares of lower-wage employment, which are heavily influenced by national policies on low-wage social contribution exemptions. Direct wages, overtime pay, and severance packages are strictly excluded.
Interpreting these figures requires careful attention to policy-driven adjustments, as changes to minimum wage thresholds and associated employer tax exemptions frequently cause sharp step changes in the series. Revisions to early estimates occur as administrative payroll declarations are audited and finalized. Period-on-period comparisons should be viewed through the lens of seasonal temp-agency hiring cycles, making annual comparisons much more informative for identifying genuine cost trends.
Frequently asked questions
- What specific costs are included in the administrative support index?
- It includes employer-paid social security taxes, statutory workplace insurance, and payroll-based training levies per hour worked.
- Why do policy changes impact this support services series particularly strongly?
- Support and administrative sectors employ many workers near the minimum wage, making their auxiliary costs sensitive to shifts in targeted employer tax exemptions.
- How does seasonal hiring affect this indicator?
- Fluctuations in temporary employment agency placements create intra-year volatility, making twelve-month comparisons preferable for spotting underlying trends.