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Software Developer Salary Comparison

Side-by-side evaluation of salaries, local taxes, monthly expenses, and real purchasing power

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💡 Smart Analysis

Comparing Marseille and Lyon: Average gross pay is 8% higher in Lyon. Cost of living is 15% cheaper in Marseille. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Marseille is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 7.2/10 compared to 7/10.

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Marseille
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Lyon

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
€48,000/yr
€52,000/yr
HIGHER
Junior Developer Pay
€25,000
€28,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
€42,000
€46,000
Senior Developer Pay
€64,000
€70,000
Lead / Architect Pay
€80,000
€88,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
€950
€1,100
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
€620
€720
Groceries (Monthly)
€295
€320
Public Transport Pass
€58
€65
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
€155
€165
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
€1,726/mo
CHEAPER
€2,033/mo

🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
23%
23%
Social Security Deduction
22%
22%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
€1,925/mo
€2,108/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
7.2
MORE AFFORDABLE
7
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
€474/mo
€467/mo
Months to Save €10,000
~22 months
~22 months
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