How does compensation work?
Your remuneration consists mainly of your indexed salary. More specifically, the amount of this is obtained (gross monthly salary) by multiplying the monthly value of the index point (4.92 euros on July1, 2023) by the increased index attached to the step in which you are classified (which ranges from 340 to 1329).
To this basic salary may be added monthly:
- The allowance for functions, hardship and expertise (IFSE), linked to the grade and the function performed for engineers and technicians (M/F);
- An allowance linked to grade and an allowance linked to the exercise of certain specific duties or responsibilities for researchers (M/F);
- Residence allowance fixed as a percentage of the basic salary (3%, 1% or 0%) depending on the administrative residence (city of assignment);
- The family salary supplement (amount depending on the number of dependent children) ;
- Partial reimbursement of commuting expenses;
- Specific bonuses or allowances linked to the performance of certain functions.
Salaries for engineers and technicians (M/F) on 01/01/2024
An annual compensation supplement (CIA), the amount of which can be adjusted according to the way in which the employee serves and the professional commitment
and professional commitment, can be paid in July and December.
| Public Service Category | Body | Minimum gross monthly salary at the beginning of the career *. | Maximum gross monthly salary at end of career * (in euros) | Average AIC ** (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Research Engineer (RI) | 2 970.67 € | 6 081.19 € | 1 217.64 € |
| A | Design Engineer (IE) | 2 388.78 € | 4 572.16 € | 1 229.30 € |
| A | Assistant Engineer (AI) | 2 212.08 € | 3 500.23 € | 1 025.12 € |
| B | Research Technician (RT) | 2 105.09 € | 3 274.15 € | 823.41 € |
| C | Research Technical Assistant (RTA) | 2 092.82 € | 2 657.14 € | 494.52 € |
A
Public Service Category:
A
Body:
Research Engineer (RI)
Minimum gross monthly compensation at the beginning of the career *
:
2 970.67 €
Maximum gross monthly salary at the end of career *.
:
6 081.19 €
Average CIA ** (2023) :
1 217.64 €
A
Public Service Category:
A
Body:
Design Engineer (IE)
Minimum gross monthly compensation at the beginning of the career *
:
2 388.78 €
Maximum gross monthly salary at the end of career *.
:
4 572.16 €
Average CIA ** (2023) :
1 229.30 €
A
Public Service Category:
A
Body:
Assistant Engineer (AI)
Minimum gross monthly compensation at the beginning of the career *
:
2 212.08 €
Maximum gross monthly salary at the end of career *.
:
3 500.23 €
Average CIA ** (2023) :
1 025.12 €
B
Public Service Category:
B
Body:
Research Technician (RT)
Minimum gross monthly compensation at the beginning of the career *
:
2 105.09 €
Maximum gross monthly salary at the end of career *.
:
3 274.15 €
Average CIA ** (2023) :
823.41 €
C
Public Service Category:
C
Body:
Research Technical Assistant (RTA)
Minimum gross monthly compensation at the beginning of the career *
:
2 092.82 €
Maximum gross monthly salary at the end of career *.
:
2 657.14 €
Average CIA ** (2023) :
494.52 €
* These amounts do not take into account any annual bonuses or additional monthly amounts related to management or the performance of specific duties that may increase compensation.
** CIA: annual compensation supplement (annual bonus).
Compensation for researchers (M/F) on 01/09/2022
An individual bonus linked to the quality of activities and professional commitment may be paid monthly.
| Public Service Category | Body | Grade | Gross monthly salary at the beginning of the career | Maximum gross monthly salary at the end of the career | Research bonus (annual amount paid monthly) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Director of Research (DR) | Exceptional class | 5 493,59 € | 6 224,19 € | 3 500 € |
| A | Director of Research (DR) | 1st class | 3 887,19 € | 5 493,59 € | 3 500 € |
| A | Director of Research (DR) | 2nd class | 3 123,81 € | 4 997,15 € | 3 500 € |
| A | Research Associate (RA) | Out of class | 3 011,40 € | 4 997,15 € | 3 500 € |
| A | Research Associate (RA) | Normal class | 2 219,92 € | 3 887,19 € | 3 500 € |
A
Public Service Category:
A
Body:
Director of Research (DR)
Grade:
Exceptional class
Gross monthly salary at the beginning of the career :
5 493,59 €
Maximum gross monthly salary at the end of the career :
6 224,19 €
Research bonus (annual amount paid monthly) :
3 500 €
A
Public Service Category:
A
Body:
Director of Research (DR)
Grade:
1st class
Gross monthly salary at the beginning of the career :
3 887,19 €
Maximum gross monthly salary at the end of the career :
5 493,59 €
Research bonus (annual amount paid monthly) :
3 500 €
A
Public Service Category:
A
Body:
Director of Research (DR)
Grade:
2nd class
Gross monthly salary at the beginning of the career :
3 123,81 €
Maximum gross monthly salary at the end of the career :
4 997,15 €
Research bonus (annual amount paid monthly) :
3 500 €
A
Public Service Category:
A
Body:
Research Associate (RA)
Grade:
Out of class
Gross monthly salary at the beginning of the career :
3 011,40 €
Maximum gross monthly salary at the end of the career :
4 997,15 €
Research bonus (annual amount paid monthly) :
3 500 €
A
Public Service Category:
A
Body:
Research Associate (RA)
Grade:
Normal class
Gross monthly salary at the beginning of the career :
2 219,92 €
Maximum gross monthly salary at the end of the career :
3 887,19 €
Research bonus (annual amount paid monthly) :
3 500 €
* These tables give a range of remuneration provided as an indication and covering a whole career for a given grade.
The remuneration includes: the indexed salary + the research bonus or the allowance for functions, duties and expertise. The net salary is obtained by applying a contribution rate between 17 and 18%.