Work-study studies combine many advantages for students: paid training, very good professional integration, a double-filled CV, but also remuneration during their studies.
This remuneration for apprentices is defined according to the age and experience of the students and the type of contract signed with the company.
Apprenticeship contract or professionalization contract: your type of training defines a type of contract and a level of remuneration.
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This work-study pay scale is set by article D. 6222-26 of the Labor Code, based on the amount of the minimum wage in force (Interprofessional Minimum Growth Salary), your contract cannot therefore indicate an amount lower than this. figure.
As of January 1, 2024, the gross hourly minimum wage is 11.65 euros gross, or 1,747.20 euros gross monthly.
What is the work-study salary for an apprenticeship contract?
Calculated as a percentage of the gross monthly minimum wage, the salary of an apprentice under an apprenticeship contract is established as follows in 2024. A guaranteed and minimum amount, with companies able to pay more if they wish.
Throughout your training, your remuneration will change according to your age and your year of work-study training.
Your remuneration will automatically change on the first day of the month following your birthday.
If your birthday is November 12 and you will be 21 years old, in the second year of training, your remuneration will increase to 61% of the minimum wage on December 1.
What is the work-study salary for a professionalization contract?
The professionalization contract is rather intended for employees wishing to prepare, for example as part of continuing education, a professional qualification.
These are older students, retraining or specializing.
Work-study salaries are therefore higher.
Every year on January 1, the government increases the minimum wage or not depending on inflation measured in France.
In recent years, inflation in raw materials and energy has driven wage increases.
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This is the gross amount, before social charges which can reduce the net amount actually received by students.
But apprentices' salaries remain exempt from payroll taxes up to a salary below 80% of the minimum wage.
Also for apprenticeship contracts you have no income tax to declare if you are paid below the minimum wage amount.