CentraleSupélec, a major engineering school born from the merger between Centrale Paris and Supélec, conducts an annual survey on the first job of its graduates. This study explores various aspects such as annual salary upon leaving school and after three years of professional experience, employability of graduates and preferred sectors of activity.
The salary of CentraleSupélec graduates
The gross annual remuneration, all countries, including bonuses, of CentraleSupélec graduates in 2022 is 57 637 €. As for the gross annual salary, three years after graduation, it amounts to 63 914 €bonuses included. This corresponds to an 11% increase in salary after three years.
As an indication, the average salary in France is 39 800 € gross per yearaccording to INSEE.
The table below presents the gross annual salary upon leaving school and three years after graduation, for the years 2019 to 2022.
| Gross annual salary, bonuses included ⬇️ | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| At the exit | 57 637 € | 54 060 € | 53 870 € | 51 333 € |
| After three years | 63 914 € | 60 489 € | 59 800 € | 61 675 € |
Data taken from the CentraleSupélec first job survey
The increase in gross annual salary upon leaving school over the years reflects the reputation of the establishment.
Read also: The average salary in France in 2024 by sector (gross and net)
Graduates coveted on the job market
81,5 % of CentraleSupélec graduates find employment even before obtaining their diploma. This figure has been steadily increasing for several years. This strong demand is explained by the shortage of engineers in France, where CentraleSupélec graduates are particularly sought after on the job market.
A CentraleSupélec student benefits from a real job guarantee: 99.5% of graduates find a job within six months of finishing their studiesenough to reassure both students and their parents.
Sectors of activity of CentraleSupélec graduates
CentraleSupélec students receive general engineering training allowing them to orient themselves and adapt to various sectors of activity. This training provides them with a solid foundation in many scientific subjects. They also learn project management skills. Thanks to this body of knowledge, they are able to take on varied challenges and occupy positions of responsibility.
| Sectors of activity | Percentage of graduates |
| Consulting companies, design offices, engineering | 32 % |
| IT activities and information services | 19,9 % |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12,8 % |
| Energy (production and distribution) | 6,5 % |
| Automotive, aeronautics, naval and railway industries | 4,6 % |
| Construction, BTP | 2,7 % |
| State administration, local authorities, hospital | 2,4 % |
| Information and communication technology (ICT) industry | 2,2 % |
| Research, scientific development | 1,9 % |
| Other sectors | 15 % |
Data taken from the CentraleSupélec first job survey
42.2% of graduates carry out missions related to CSR
More and more CentraleSupélec students are seeking to give meaning to their career, often placing social and environmental impact beyond simple salary. 42,2 % of CentraleSupélec graduates in 2022 occupy positions linked to CSR issues (corporate social responsibility), compared to 24.4% of graduates in 2021, marking an increase of almost 73% in just one year.
Read also: Introduction to the concept of CSR
