Wages grew faster than inflation on average in 2023 in France. The basic hourly wage of workers and employees gained 0.5% purchasing power last year.
With the price drop looming for 2024 before returning to 2% by 2025, it is possible that companies will nevertheless continue with salary increases. Consulting firms expect increases in 2024 of 3.6% to 4% in all sectors of activity. 84% of our members have planned increases between 0 and 5% in 2024, says Audrey Louail, president of CroissancePlus.