【France】Oil Industry Salaries as of January 1, 2023

Editor’s Note

This article outlines the new salary scale for France’s oil industry, effective January 1, 2023, as mandated by a recent official agreement. The key change is a 4% increase in the basic monthly point value to €9.6055.

Grille des salaires 2026 de l’industrie du pétrole
New Salary Scale for the Oil Industry

In accordance with the agreement of October 3, 2022, regarding minimum wages (BOCC 2022-42 TRA of the Official Journal), the new salary scale effective January 1, 2023, for the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Oil Industry of September 3, 1985 (IDCC 1388 – Brochure JO No. 3001) is provided below.
It was decided that effective January 1, 2023:
– The value of the basic monthly point is increased to €9.6055, representing a 4% increase.
– The conventional supplement is calculated, per point of difference between coefficient 880 and the employee’s coefficient, based on €0.2423 per point, representing a 4% increase in this conventional supplement.
– The conventional additional supplement is calculated, for all coefficients strictly below coefficient 215, per point of difference between coefficient 215 and the employee’s coefficient, based on €2.8881 per point, representing a 4% increase in this conventional additional supplement.

Purpose of the 2023 Salary Scale

The 2023 conventional salary scale helps answer the following questions:
– How much does a worker or a supervisor earn?
– What is the range of salaries in the oil industry in 2023?
– How much can an employee earn based on their training and experience?
These figures represent the guaranteed minimum gross salaries for a 35-hour work week (151.67 hours/month) according to your coefficient.

2023 Oil Industry Salary Scale

To find your coefficient, refer to your pay slip or employment contract; this information should be specified there. If not, contact your company’s human resources or payroll department. They are best placed to inform you.
Coefficient | Minimum Hierarchical Pay | Conventional Supplement | Conventional Additional Supplement | Gross Monthly Salary as of Jan 1, 2023
— | — | — | — | —
140 | €1,344.77 | €179.30 | €216.61 | €1,740.68
150 | €1,440.83 | €176.88 | €187.73 | €1,805.43
160 | €1,536.88 | €174.46 | €158.85 | €1,870.18
170 | €1,632.94 | €172.03 | €129.96 | €1,934.93
185 | €1,777.02 | €168.40 | €86.64 | €2,032.06

Rémunérations minimales 2023 de l’industrie du pétrole

200 | €1,921.10 | €164.76 | €43.32 | €2,129.19
215 | €2,065.18 | €161.13 | | €2,226.31
230 | €2,209.27 | €157.50 | | €2,366.76
250 | €2,401.38 | €152.65 | | €2,554.02
270 | €2,593.49 | €147.80 | | €2,741.29
290 | €2,785.60 | €142.96 | | €2,928.55
310 | €2,977.71 | €138.11 | | €3,115.82
315 | €3,025.73 | €136.90 | | €3,162.63
340 | €3,265.87 | €130.84 | | €3,396.71
370 | €3,554.04 | €123.57 | | €3,677.61
380 | €3,650.09 | €121.15 | | €3,771.24
385 | €3,698.12 | €119.94 | | €3,818.06
400 | €3,842.20 | €116.30 | | €3,958.50
420 | €4,034.31 | €111.46 | | €4,145.77
435 | €4,178.39 | €107.82 | | €4,286.22
440 | €4,226.42 | €106.61 | | €4,333.03
450 | €4,322.48 | €104.19 | | €4,426.66
460 | €4,418.53 | €101.77 | | €4,520.30
470 | €4,514.59 | €99.34 | | €4,613.93
490 | €4,706.70 | €94.50 | | €4,801.19
510 | €4,898.81 | €89.65 | | €4,988.46

Comment vérifier que votre salaire est supérieur au minimum légal et conventionnel ?

530 | €5,090.92 | €84.81 | | €5,175.72
550 | €5,283.03 | €79.96 | | €5,362.98
560 | €5,379.08 | €77.54 | | €5,456.62
660 | €6,339.63 | €53.31 | | €6,392.94
770 | €7,396.24 | €26.65 | | €7,422.89
880 | €8,452.84 | €0.00 | | €8,452.84

Guaranteed Minimum Annual Resource (RMAG)

The Guaranteed Minimum Annual Resource (RMAG), including all bonuses and gratuities except seniority and shift bonuses, is set at €22,200 effective January 1, 2023, for any full-time employee with 6 months of continuous service in the company.

Calculation Rules for the 2023 Salary Scale

– **Minimum Hierarchical Pay**: coefficient × basic monthly point.
– **Conventional Supplement**: (880 – coefficient) × conventional supplement point value.
– **Conventional Additional Supplement**: (215 – coefficient) × conventional additional supplement point value.

Agreement Application Date and Duration

The agreement is applicable from January 1, 2023, for an indefinite duration.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on the Latest Oil Industry Salary Scale

What are the salaries in oil industry companies in 2023?

“As of January 1, 2023, the gross monthly salaries in oil industry companies range from €1,740.68 to €8,452.84.”

How does the oil industry salary scale work?

“Any company bound by the oil industry collective agreement must comply with both legal (SMIC) and conventional minimums. Therefore, based on the coefficient specified in the employment contract, the company must pay its employees the minimum stipulated in the latest conventional salary scales. The coefficient is determined based on the position held, qualifications, level of responsibility, and seniority.”

What is the SMC (Conventional Minimum Salary) for the oil industry in 2023?

“As of January 1, 2023, the gross monthly SMC for the oil industry is €1,740.68. If this amount is lower than the SMIC (national minimum wage), the SMIC is used as the minimum salary.”
Montant du SMIC au 1er janvier 2026
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⏰ Published on: January 12, 2026