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Solutions Engineer
Jobs & Salaries in Paris

Live salary benchmarks, sector growth data, and premium opportunities for Pre-Sales professionals in Paris.

Average OTE€68,000
Cost of Living75/100
Growth Index+12%

Entry Base

€48,000

Senior Median

€90,000

Active Sections

4 Sectors

Local Network

1,200+ SEs

Salary Benchmarks 2026

Real-world OTE (On-Target Earnings) data parsed from professional networks and local hiring trends in Paris.

By Seniority

0-2 years€48,000
3-5 years€68,000
6-8 years€90,000
9+ years€120,000

Industry Premium

Financial TechnologyMarket Multiplier
1.2x
Artificial IntelligenceMarket Multiplier
1.3x
Enterprise SoftwareMarket Multiplier
1.1x
Luxury Tech & RetailMarket Multiplier
1.15x
Total Compensation Tip

In Paris, top-tier SEs often negotiate 70/30 base-to-bonus splits + equity.

Visa & Market Entry

Planning a move to Paris? Here's the essential immigration intelligence for skilled tech professionals.

French Tech Visa (Passeport Talent)

High Approval

A simplified, fast-track procedure for international tech talent to move to France.

Key Requirements
  • contract:Employment contract > 3 months
  • minimum Salary:43243
  • currency:EUR
  • innovation:Work for an eligible innovative company
  • processing Time:2-4 weeks
Path Benefits
Valid for up to 4 years, renewableFamily members included (spouse receives work permit)No separate work permit required

EU Blue Card

High Approval

For highly skilled non-EU citizens.

Key Requirements
  • education:Higher education degree or 3 years IT experience
  • minimum Salary:53836
  • currency:EUR
  • processing Time:1-3 months
Path Benefits

Market Pulse

Ecosystem Value€286 billion (Paris Region)
Total Tech Roles60,000
Startups8,000
Unicorns28

Core Tech Stack

AWSK8sSaaSPythonReactAI/ML

Vertical Growth

Artificial Intelligence
Fintech
Healthtech
GreenTech
DeepTech

"FinTech and AI-infrastructure are the fastest growing segments for Solutions Engineers in Paris as of Q1 2026."

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