Lawyer Pension: 2026 Simulation

Last updated: January 2026
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Retirement simulation: Lawyer

Are you a Lawyer? With a typical salary of €6 000 € gross/month, discover how much you lose with the French pay-as-you-go pension system.

Profession information

Typical salary

6 000 €

Sector

Legal

Pension contributions

1 649 €

Share of salary

27%

What you lose

Monthly loss

-4 751 €

vs funded system

Capital not built

2 193 590 €

transferable

Loss over 20 years

1 140 320 €

in retirement

System comparison

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Pay-as-you-go (current)

Monthly pension2 561 €
Transferable capital0 €
Replacement rate4695%
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Funded system

Monthly annuity7 312 €
Transferable capital2 193 590 €
Gain vs pay-as-you-go+4 751 €/mois

Frequently Asked Questions

What pension for a lawyer?
With a typical salary of 6 000 € gross/month, a lawyer can expect a pension of 2 561 €/month with pay-as-you-go, versus 7 312 €/month with a funded system.
How much does a lawyer contribute to retirement?
At 6 000 € gross, total pension contributions (employee + employer) amount to 1 649 €/month, or 672 757 € over a 34-year career.
What capital could a lawyer build?
By investing pension contributions at 6%/year, a lawyer could build a capital of 2 193 590 €, fully transferable, instead of €0 with pay-as-you-go.

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Our methodology

Salary estimated from average legal sector data. Calculations based on URSSAF 2025 rates, retirement age of 64, and average yield of 6% (inflation-adjusted).

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