Tech Salary Guide 2026: Discover France’s Highest-Paying Digital Jobs!

The 2026 Salary Guide released by Robert Half underscores the critical role of IT and digital professions in business settings. While salary increases are expected to be modest next year across many sectors, the allure of tech and digital roles continues to thrive. High-demand roles among recruiters include system and network administrators, IT project managers, infrastructure managers, and information systems security managers (ISSMs).

With digital projects accelerating across the company, IT and Tech teams are at the forefront of managing significant transformations. They are becoming key drivers of competitiveness and innovation. This strategic importance increases their influence and raises expectations from both employers and talent, according to Robert Half.

Companies Seeking Specialized Profiles with High Salaries

As “more than one in three companies plan to bolster their IT teams in 2026,” hiring will focus on specialized profiles that blend deep technical expertise (in areas like cloud, cybersecurity, AI, data engineering) with a business perspective. Such rare talents are prompting nearly three out of four businesses, across all types of organizations, to consider “higher compensation” to attract the best in the field. The goal is to secure systems and speed up digital transformations, especially as AI reshapes the workplace.

Information security, infrastructure, and IT projects are among the areas where companies aim to recruit the most in 2026. Robert Half highlights the most sought-after technical skills, including:

• Cybersecurity
• Cloud
• Project and program management
• Business intelligence and reporting

Cybersecurity is the most sought-after skill by companies (47%) and the most financially rewarded (42% of companies associate it with higher salaries and bonuses), both in SMEs and large corporations.

It’s important to note that while salary remains a key factor, it is no longer sufficient. Flexibility, recognition, and career development opportunities are the main criteria for retaining new hires. “In this demanding context, companies must refine their HR strategies to better understand and meet the expectations of rare and highly sought-after profiles,” the firm advises.

IT and Digital Professions Salary Grid for 2026

In 2026, experts in cybersecurity, data science, and database management, as well as those with skills in analysis and research, are expected to be the most highly valued by employers in France. Below, we provide some examples of salaries in IT and digital professions, based on experience level (beginner, intermediate, or experienced—for more details, see the methodology below).

Salaries in IT

• System and Network Technician: €35,000 (25th percentile), €38,000 (50th percentile), and €42,000 (75th percentile).
• Developer: €42,000 (25th percentile), €55,000 (50th percentile), and €65,000 (75th percentile).
• Cybersecurity Expert: €52,000 (25th percentile), €65,000 (50th percentile), and €80,000 (75th percentile).
• Lead Developer: €55,000 (25th percentile), €65,000 (50th percentile), and €80,000 (75th percentile).
• DevOps Engineer: €60,000 (25th percentile), €72,000 (50th percentile), and €80,000 (75th percentile).
• Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM): €80,000 (25th percentile), €90,000 (50th percentile), and €110,000 (75th percentile).
• Director of Information Systems (DIS): €95,000 (25th percentile), €150,000 (50th percentile), and €180,000 (75th percentile).

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Salaries in Digital

• Web Designer: €35,000 (25th percentile), €43,000 (50th percentile), and €50,000 (75th percentile).
• Web Analyst: €36,000 (25th percentile), €43,000 (50th percentile), and €48,000 (75th percentile).
• Digital Consultant: €38,000 (25th percentile), €48,000 (50th percentile), and €60,000 (75th percentile).
• Digital Marketing Manager: €40,000 (25th percentile), €48,000 (50th percentile), and €60,000 (75th percentile).
• Growth Manager: €40,000 (25th percentile), €55,000 (50th percentile), and €70,000 (75th percentile).
• Acquisition Manager: €45,000 (25th percentile), €52,000 (50th percentile), and €60,000 (75th percentile).
• Product Owner / Product Manager: €45,000 (25th percentile), €55,000 (50th percentile), and €70,000 (75th percentile).

Methodology: The salaries listed in the 2026 Robert Half Salary Guide are based on actual salaries of professionals currently employed in France and data from third-party job postings. They are presented as gross annual amounts in euros. The firm also specifies that “the non-salary data mentioned (…) are based on an online survey developed by Robert Half and conducted by an independent research firm.”

The guide presents salaries for each position at three levels:

• the 25th percentile corresponds to: “Beginner in this type of role, still developing certain key skills“,
• the 50th percentile is equivalent to: “Intermediate experience, possesses most of the key skills“,
• the 75th percentile is equal to: “Recognized experience, possesses all key skills“.