SMIC and Pensions in 2026: What You Need to Know

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description: "France's minimum wage (SMIC) increased to €11.88 gross/hour in January 2026, with pensions rising 1.7%. Learn all the new figures and how they affect you.",

author: "Sophie Martin",

lastUpdated: "30 April 2026",

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"name": "When will the next SMIC increase be?",

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"text": "Automatically on January 1 each year. An extraordinary increase in July is possible if consumer price inflation exceeds 2% from the reference level set in January."

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"name": "Are pensions taxable in France?",

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"text": "Yes. Pensions are treated as income for tax purposes. However, retirees benefit from a 10% deduction (capped at €4,321/year). Low-income retirees may also benefit from tax relief."

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"@type": "Question",

"name": "Can I work while receiving a pension?",

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"text": "Yes, the cumul emploi-retraite system generally allows this. Income from work is taxable and new contributions may generate additional pension rights under certain conditions since 2023."

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"text": "Under EU coordination rules, your periods of work across EU member states are combined to determine eligibility for full-rate pension. Each country pays the portion corresponding to its own period."

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