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Pension at €8 000 gross: Complete 2026 Simulation

Last updated: January 2026

Pension simulation at €8 000 gross/month

Do you earn €8 000 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

-6 720 €

vs funded system

Capital not built

2 904 249 €

transferable

Loss over 20 years

1 612 857 €

in retirement

What you could have had

🏛️

Pay-as-you-go (current)

Monthly pension2 961 €
Transferable capital0 €
Replacement rate4071%
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Funded system

Monthly annuity9 681 €
Transferable capital2 904 249 €
Gain vs pay-as-you-go+6 720 €/mois

Your situation

Gross salary

8 000 €

Pension contributions

2 183 €

Contribution period

34 years

Total contributed

890 711 €

Frequently Asked Questions

What pension with a salary of €8 000 gross?▼
With a salary of €8 000 gross per month, your estimated pay-as-you-go pension will be around 2 961 €/month. With a funded system, you could have 9 681 €/month.
How much do you contribute to retirement at €8 000?▼
At €8 000 gross, you contribute 856 € (employee share) + 1 327 € (employer share) = 2 183 € per month for your retirement.
What retirement capital with €8 000 salary?▼
By investing your contributions at 6% per year for 34 years, you would have a capital of 2 904 249 €, compared to no capital with pay-as-you-go.

Other salary levels

7 000 €

€7,000 gross

10 000 €

€10,000 gross

6 000 €

€6,000 gross

12 000 €

€12,000 gross

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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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