Head of Sales salary in France (2026)
A mid-level Head of Sales in France earns €100,000 to €125,000 in on-target earnings (OTE) gross per year, in Paris in 2026.
A Head of Sales manages the sales team, sets quotas and owns the revenue forecast.
Head of Sales salary by level
| Level | Gross annual OTE | Net per month (estimate) | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €85,000 to €105,000 | €5,450 to €6,750 | €119,000 to €152,000 |
| Mid-level | €100,000 to €125,000 | €6,400 to €8,000 | €140,000 to €181,000 |
| Senior | €125,000 to €155,000 | €8,000 to €9,950 | €175,000 to €225,000 |
Junior
- Gross annual OTE
- €85,000 to €105,000
- Net per month (estimate)
- €5,450 to €6,750
- Employer cost per year
- €119,000 to €152,000
Mid-level
- Gross annual OTE
- €100,000 to €125,000
- Net per month (estimate)
- €6,400 to €8,000
- Employer cost per year
- €140,000 to €181,000
Senior
- Gross annual OTE
- €125,000 to €155,000
- Net per month (estimate)
- €8,000 to €9,950
- Employer cost per year
- €175,000 to €225,000
OTE: fixed salary plus variable pay at 100% of quota. Net per month: estimate for cadre status, before income tax, rounded to the nearest €50. Employer cost: gross salary × 1.40 to 1.45, rounded to the nearest €1,000.
Head of Sales salary in US dollars and British pounds
| Level | EUR (OTE) | USD | GBP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €85k to €105k | $95k to $117k | £71k to £88k |
| Mid-level | €100k to €125k | $112k to $140k | £83k to £104k |
| Senior | €125k to €155k | $140k to $173k | £104k to £129k |
Junior
- EUR (OTE)
- €85k to €105k
- USD
- $95k to $117k
- GBP
- £71k to £88k
Mid-level
- EUR (OTE)
- €100k to €125k
- USD
- $112k to $140k
- GBP
- £83k to £104k
Senior
- EUR (OTE)
- €125k to €155k
- USD
- $140k to $173k
- GBP
- £104k to £129k
Gross annual OTE. Converted at the ECB reference rate of November 3, 2026: €1 = $1.1179 and €1 = £0.83358. Rounded to the nearest thousand.
Methodology
Ranges from Lity's own hires, cross-checked with APEC, the Robert Half salary guide, Glassdoor France and HelloWork. Paris, 2026.
What to know about pay in France
- Gross and net
- Salaries in France are quoted gross per year. Employee social contributions are deducted from the gross salary, and income tax is then withheld at source. The net figures on this page are estimates before income tax.
- Variable pay and OTE
- Sales roles are quoted as on-target earnings (OTE): the fixed salary plus the variable pay paid when the quota is reached. The split between fixed and variable is set in the employment contract or in a yearly commission plan.
- 13th month
- Some companies pay the annual salary in 13 installments instead of 12. When you compare offers, check whether the annual figure includes the 13th month.
- Equity (BSPCE)
- BSPCE, the French employee stock warrants, are common in startups. They are not included in these ranges.
- Manager (cadre) status
- Most roles on this page are hired with cadre status. It comes with a specific supplementary pension scheme and often a working time counted in days per year rather than hours.
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