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What is the salary of a warehouse worker in 2025?

10 July 2025 · 2 min reading time
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What is the salary of a warehouse worker in 2025?
In 2025, the warehouse worker profession remains at the heart of the logistics chain, ensuring the smooth management of goods flow in warehouses, distribution platforms, and industrial sites. While demand remains strong, notably driven by e-commerce, the base salary, aligned with the minimum wage (SMIC), can be easily increased thanks to allowances (meal, night, Sunday), certifications (CACES, etc.), and seniority. In the following sections, we will detail the typical 2025 salary grid, explain the main factors influencing salary growth, present additional pay components, and provide practical tips for effective negotiation.

Average Salary Grid

  • Beginner (0–1 year): Minimum wage, i.e. €1,801.80 gross/month for 35 hours/week.
  • 1–3 years of experience: €1,900 – €2,100 gross/month.
  • Experienced (+ 3 years or CACES certified): €2,200 – €2,400 gross/month.
  • Regional increase: +10% to +15% in Île-de-France, major ports, and logistics hubs.
Net salary is approximately €1,430 for a beginner and €1,760 – €1,920 for an experienced warehouse worker in high-demand areas.

Allowances and Additional Bonuses

To compensate for the difficulty and irregular hours, several supplements may be added:
  • Meal allowance
    • €7.40 per meal taken on-site
    • €10.30 per meal taken off-site (construction site, travel)
  • Night bonus Any hour worked between 9 PM and 6 AM: 20% increase on the base hourly rate.
  • Sunday and public holiday bonus
    • May 1st: legal increase of 100% (double pay)
    • Other Sundays and public holidays: rates defined by the collective agreement (usually +50%)
  • Clothing allowance Monthly flat rate of about €10 – €20 for workwear maintenance.

Factors Influencing Salary Growth

  • Location: +10% to +15% in high-demand zones
  • Industry sector: e-commerce and retail +5% to +10%
  • Qualifications and certifications: CACES, heavy vehicle license, electrical certifications = +5% to +10%
  • Contract type:
    • Temporary work: +10% to +20% hourly + precariousness bonus
    • Permanent/fixed-term contracts: stability, seniority bonuses
  • Shift patterns and hours: 2×8, 3×8, weekends = +25% to +50%
Depending on the combination of these factors, the gross monthly salary can exceed €2,500 in the most favorable contexts.

Tips to Negotiate Your Salary

  1. Highlight your skills Mention your certifications (CACES, authorizations) and experience with specialized goods (hazardous, refrigerated).
  2. Study the collective agreement Identify minimum wages, mandatory bonuses, and overtime premiums.
  3. Compare multiple offers Use job ads, salary simulators, and wage surveys to understand local practices.
  4. Clearly specify additional pay Ensure meal, night, Sunday, and holiday bonuses are included in your contract.
  5. Plan your career progression Request a career plan (internal training, promotion steps, seniority bonuses).
Tip: Support your negotiations with concrete examples of productivity gains or versatility to strengthen your added value.

5. Market Trends in 2025

  • E-commerce growth: continuous increase in warehouse labor demand.
  • Automation: deployment of robots and sorting systems requiring qualified operators.
  • Shortage of qualified profiles: strengthens negotiation power for warehouse workers with CACES certification.

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