France monthly non-wage hourly labour cost: trades
France monthly non-wage hourly labour cost: trades stood at 97.2 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 | |
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| Labour costs other than wages and salaries - Distributive trades (NAF rev. 2, item G) | 97.2 | 97.2 | 97.2 | 97.1 | 97.1 | 97.1 | 97.1 | 97.1 | 97.1 | 96.9 | |
| Labour costs other than wages and salaries - Transportation and storage (NAF rev. 2, item H) | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96.1 | 96.1 | 96.1 | 95.9 |
Understanding france monthly non-wage hourly labour cost: trades
Indirect employer burdens per hour worked for personnel engaged in wholesale and retail trade operations are tracked through this monthly metric. The calculation encompasses employer-funded social security contributions, payroll-based taxes, and mandatory welfare allocations that are distinct from basic salaries or commissions. Excluded from this measure are direct employee compensation items such as overtime pay, profit-sharing bonuses, and the actual hours spent not working due to paid leave. Contrasted with parallel indices for construction or engineering sectors, this series reflects the unique employment structures, part-time ratios, and collective bargaining arrangements characteristic of commercial distribution enterprises.
Evaluating this index effectively demands accounting for legislative reforms affecting social charge exemptions and periodic updates to sectoral wage agreements. Preliminary releases are regularly adjusted as retrospective administrative declarations from commercial enterprises flow into the statistical database. Observers should rely on annual comparisons to gauge true cost momentum, as monthly figures frequently fluctuate due to calendar effects and the timing of variable payroll taxes. Direct comparisons with wage series will mislead analysts if the structural ratio of bonuses to base pay shifts within the distribution sector.
Frequently asked questions
- What personnel expenses are omitted from this distributive trades index?
- Direct wages, performance bonuses, overtime pay, and employee-paid social contributions are excluded.
- Why do initial estimates for this series undergo routine revisions?
- Statistical compilers update the figures as employers submit late or corrected social security declarations.
- How does this series compare to manufacturing labour cost metrics?
- It reflects the distinct social contribution schedules and part-time employment patterns specific to retail and wholesale trade.