Pension at €2 000 gross: Complete 2026 Simulation

Last updated: January 2026

Pension simulation at €2 000 gross/month

Do you earn €2 000 gross per month? Discover how much you really lose with the French pay-as-you-go pension system, and what you could have had with a funded system.

What you lose

Monthly loss

-1 380 €

vs funded system

Capital not built

742 054 €

transferable

Loss over 20 years

331 243 €

in retirement

What you could have had

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Pay-as-you-go (current)

Monthly pension1 093 €
Transferable capital0 €
Replacement rate6014%
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Funded system

Monthly annuity2 474 €
Transferable capital742 054 €
Gain vs pay-as-you-go+1 380 €/mois

Your situation

Gross salary

2 000 €

Pension contributions

558 €

Contribution period

34 years

Total contributed

227 582 €

Frequently Asked Questions

What pension with a salary of €2 000 gross?
With a salary of €2 000 gross per month, your estimated pay-as-you-go pension will be around 1 093 €/month. With a funded system, you could have 2 474 €/month.
How much do you contribute to retirement at €2 000?
At €2 000 gross, you contribute 226 € (employee share) + 332 € (employer share) = 558 € per month for your retirement.
What retirement capital with €2 000 salary?
By investing your contributions at 6% per year for 34 years, you would have a capital of 742 054 €, compared to no capital with pay-as-you-go.

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Our methodology

Calculations based on URSSAF 2025 rates, retirement age of 64, and average yield of 6% (inflation-adjusted). The simulation assumes a full career and constant salary.

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