France monthly total hourly labour cost: communication
France monthly total hourly labour cost: communication stood at 145.4 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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| Monthly hourly labour cost | |||||||||||
| Total labour costs - Information, communication (NAF rev. 2, item J) | 145.4 | 145 | 144.6 | 144.2 | 143.9 | 143.5 | 143.2 | 142.8 | 142.4 | 142 | |
| Total labour costs - Financial and insurance activities (NAF rev. 2, item K) | 154.1 | 153.7 | 153.2 | 152.8 | 152.2 | 151.6 | 150.9 | 150.7 | 150.4 | 150.2 |
Understanding france monthly total hourly labour cost: communication
Information and communication employer expenditure metrics measure total hourly labour costs across software publishing, telecommunications, broadcasting, and information service activities. The index compiles direct salaries, technical proficiency bonuses, and mandatory employer social contributions per hour actually worked, omitting server infrastructure and software licensing expenditures. This sector-specific measure separates digital and media activities from traditional commercial and financial operations. Sibling categories monitor professional services or administrative activities.
Interpreting this communication cost index requires recognizing the rapid pace of technological evolution, which can alter skill requirements and push wage premiums for specialized technical personnel. Seasonality is generally less pronounced than in construction or hospitality, though summer holiday slowdowns can still impact monthly hours worked. Analysts should be cautious when comparing this high-wage sector with labour-intensive industries, as the skill mix skews heavily toward professional salaries. Revisions to preliminary data typically stem from late adjustments to annual performance bonuses common in technology firms.
Frequently asked questions
- What core industries make up this communication and technology index?
- Publishing, telecommunications, computer programming, information services, and broadcasting are included.
- Are server hosting and hardware costs captured in this series?
- No, non-labour capital and operational expenditures are excluded, targeting personnel compensation exclusively.
- Why might hourly costs in this sector diverge from general services?
- A high concentration of specialized technical professionals drives higher average compensation levels.