What is the salary of a warehouse worker in 2025?

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.

Allowances and Additional Bonuses

• 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%

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.