An Increase Affecting Thousands of Households

Three million low-income households are benefiting from new measures to support their purchasing power, in a context where inflation continues to strain household budgets.

Faced with rising prices, the minimum wage can increase automatically during the year. This mechanism is triggered when the consumer price index rises by at least 2% since the last adjustment. This threshold having been reached on May 13, 2026, an increase in the minimum wage (SMIC) took effect on June 1.

The amounts vary depending on the region. In Mayotte, the gross hourly minimum wage increases to €9.56. The monthly salary rises to €1,449.93, compared to €1,415.05 previously, representing a gain of €34.88.

In the rest of the country, the gross hourly minimum wage increases from €12.02 to €12.31. The gross monthly minimum wage (SMIC) has reached €1,867.02, compared to €1,823.03 previously. Net pay now amounts to €1,477.93 per month, an increase of €34.82.

“This increase is primarily aimed at mitigating the effects of inflation on the lowest incomes. The government is thus seeking to preserve the purchasing power of low-wage workers, who are particularly vulnerable to rising food, energy, and everyday service prices,” stated the Minister of Labor and Solidarity, Jean-Pierre Farandou.

He emphasized the commitment to protecting workers in what is considered a difficult economic climate and noted that this increase in the SMIC is in addition to other measures already in place.

Among these measures, the activity bonus has been increased for approximately three million low-income households, with an average gain estimated at €50 per month. Specific aid for so-called “long-distance” workers is also due to begin on May 27, 2026.