Guides for developers moving to France
Practical, sourced guides on visas, salaries, taxes and relocation.
CompaniesCompanies in France that hire English speakers (2026)Tech companies in France where English is the working language, how we check each one, and a list that updates from our job data. Paris, Lyon and remote.Updated 25 September 2026
CompaniesCompanies that sponsor visas in France for tech jobs (2026)Tech companies in France with verified evidence of visa sponsorship, what sponsoring means under French rules, and how to check before you apply.Updated 25 September 2026
Cost of livingCost of living in Paris for tech workers (2026)What it costs to live in Paris as a software engineer in 2026: official rent data, rent control, deposits, agency fees, transport and employer benefits.Updated 25 September 2026
VisaFrench Tech Visa and Talent permit for tech jobs in France (2026)How the French Tech Visa, Talent permit and EU Blue Card work for software engineers moving to France in 2026: salary thresholds, steps, fees and timelines.Updated 25 September 2026
Job searchHow to get a tech job in France without speaking French (2026)Yes, you can get a tech job in France without French. Where English-speaking jobs are, how to read job ads, the visa rules and when French starts to matter.Updated 25 September 2026
RelocationRelocation checklist for tech workers moving to France (2026)A step-by-step checklist for moving to France for a tech job: residence permit on ANEF, housing, bank account, social security, carte Vitale and tax.Updated 25 September 2026
SalariesSoftware engineer salaries in France: Paris, Lyon and Toulouse (2026)Software engineer salaries in France in 2026 from Apec's official survey, Paris versus the regions, plus salary ranges from English-speaking jobs on our board.Updated 25 September 2026
TaxTax basics for tech workers in France (2026)French income tax for software engineers in 2026: tax brackets, household shares, withholding at source, CSG and CRDS, and the impatriate regime.Updated 25 September 2026