Remote Software Engineer Salaries in France

How much do remote developers in France expect to make? $74,299 per year on average (based on self-reported data).

This estimated average salary is based on the expected salaries of Arc Developers in that location. Remote software engineer salaries in France are around average for Western Europe.
Below are some things to consider when hiring developers based in this location or building your next engineering hub.

$74,299USD
Avg. Developer Salary
$92,441USD
Avg. Senior Developer Salary

Salary breakdown by expertise

Use the dropdown to compare software engineer salaries in France with another location.

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United Kingdom
Front-end Developer
$73,517
$70,002
Back-end Developer
$76,125
$73,293
Data Scientist
$76,186
$74,479
App Developer
$73,050
$71,237
DevOps Engineer
$78,318
$74,636

English Proficiency in France

moderate
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About software engineer salary in France

Work with great developers — who just happen to be outside your zip code.We built this tool to help you understand how much remote developers expect to be paid annually across different countries around the world. Software engineer salary in France are calculated using self-reported data from remote developers based in France, and may not be representative of local salaries.Learn More

The salary data is based on the expected salary of over 300,000 remote developers in Arc's network. Developers provide us with their expected salary after passing our comprehensive vetting process (click here to learn more about Arc’s vetting process).

In addition to software development experience, our research indicates two other major factors that affect salary expectations:

・Local rent and cost of living.
・English ability (in countries where English is not the primary language, developers with a good command of English can often charge a premium compared to local rates).

In addition to providing a base salary, organizations may offer remote developers a more comprehensive package when hired long-term. This package may include benefits such as health insurance, equipment stipends, cash bonuses for high performance, company equity, etc. (For more information on benefits frequently offered to remote developers, click here.)

Hire remote developers in France with Arc

Emmanouil T. - developer in France
Emmanouil T.
Software craftsman engineering solutions to turn ideas into reality

Having worked solo, in small and big teams as well as having 10+ years of experience bringing products and applications to life, I am bringing my entrepreneurial and technical knowledge, coupled with my diverse skills, on the table in order to deliver top quality work and actively contribute in the collective effort and objectives. My appetite for self-improvement, passion for technology and general exploration of the world are the main driving factors allowing me to progress and succeed in my journey and objectives. My key values are consistency, trust and perseverance.

patricio T. - developer in France
patricio T.
Backend Software Developer | Go Expert | Mentor

With over a decade in software development and 5+ years specializing in backend development with Go, I bring a depth of expertise in building robust, scalable solutions tailored to various project needs. My experience spans across creating efficient REST API interfaces, designing CI/CD pipelines for smooth deployments, and leveraging both relational and NoSQL databases to drive data-driven applications. My journey also includes years of tutoring at the Universidad de Buenos Aires, where I've guided students through the foundational principles of programming, advanced algorithms, and backend architecture. I take pride in breaking down complex concepts into manageable lessons, enabling learners to progress at their own pace. Whether you’re a beginner looking to master the basics or an experienced developer aiming to deepen your Go skills, I’m here to help you build confidence and proficiency. Additionally, I welcome freelance project opportunities in Go, where I can contribute my skills to create impactful and efficient backend solutions. Let's work together to elevate your skills and tackle real-world coding challenges in Go!

Loïc F. - developer in France
Loïc F.
API Engineer | Solving Problems, Sharing knowledge

Senior **API Engineer** & Software Engineer, I offer my expertise as a Freelance to meet your various business needs. My focus: **technical** and **relational excellence**, for **quality** work that complies with software development standards and **best practice**. The methodologies and technologies I master: * **API** (_API Gateway, API Management, Kong, Gravitee, Swagger, JWT, Postman..._) * **Java/Spring** (_Maven, Hibernate..._) * **JavaScript/Node.js** (_npm, express.js, React.js..._) * **DevOps** (_CI/CD, Docker, Gitlab CI, Azure, Microservices, pipelines, packaging..._) * **Tooling** (_git, scripting, scraping, CLI..._)

Salary reports by technologies

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