Even if it has been revised downwards, the salary of the tenant of Matignon represents more than four times the average gross salary of the French
At the end of the suspense, François Bayrou, 73, was appointed Prime Minister this Friday. He succeeds Michel Barnier whose government was censored by deputies after he triggered article 49.3 of the Constitution to pass the Social Security Budget.
His remuneration is governed by Decree No. 2012-938 of August 23, 2012 which revised downwards (by 30%) the salary of members of the government.
François Bayrou will therefore receive 12,457 euros gross per month. This treatment is based on the index point of civil servants. When this changes, the remuneration of the head of government is modified.
Like any member of the government or national representation, monthly allowances are added to this salary:
- 373 euros residence allowance (3% of gross remuneration)
- 3,207 euros in job allowance (25% of gross remuneration)
• Or a gross monthly total of 16,038 euros.
A sum equivalent to that received by Emmanuel Macron as head of state and which represents more than four times the average gross salary of the French (3,466 euros in 2022 according to INSEE).
It is lower than what is practiced among some of our neighbors: 25,000 euros in Germany, 20,800 euros gross in Belgium. But higher than the salary of the Portuguese (9,660 euros) or Italian (6,700 euros) Prime Minister.
Certain benefits in kind linked to the function must also be taken into account:
- official accommodation: the Hôtel de Matignon and a second residence, the Château de Souzy-la-Briche, are made available;
- representation costs (travel, receptions, etc.): they are covered by the State if they are “directly linked to the exercise of ministerial functions”. The endowment is 150,000 euros.
Finally, when he is replaced, François Bayrou will continue to receive his remuneration for three months (unless he has returned to paid activity) and will be able, if he wishes, to benefit from a private secretary paid by the State to a maximum duration of ten years.
Olivier Chicheportiche Journalist BFM Business
