Pension at €7 000 gross: Complete 2026 Simulation

Last updated: January 2026

Pension simulation at €7 000 gross/month

Do you earn €7 000 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

-5 736 €

vs funded system

Capital not built

2 548 919 €

transferable

Loss over 20 years

1 376 589 €

in retirement

What you could have had

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Pay-as-you-go (current)

Monthly pension2 761 €
Transferable capital0 €
Replacement rate4339%
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Funded system

Monthly annuity8 496 €
Transferable capital2 548 919 €
Gain vs pay-as-you-go+5 736 €/mois

Your situation

Gross salary

7 000 €

Pension contributions

1 916 €

Contribution period

34 years

Total contributed

781 734 €

Frequently Asked Questions

What pension with a salary of €7 000 gross?
With a salary of €7 000 gross per month, your estimated pay-as-you-go pension will be around 2 761 €/month. With a funded system, you could have 8 496 €/month.
How much do you contribute to retirement at €7 000?
At €7 000 gross, you contribute 755 € (employee share) + 1 161 € (employer share) = 1 916 € per month for your retirement.
What retirement capital with €7 000 salary?
By investing your contributions at 6% per year for 34 years, you would have a capital of 2 548 919 €, 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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