The Wage Portage Blog

Minimum wage employer cost June 2026: €12.31/h, €1,867 gross, ~€1,478 net, employer contributions and total payroll cost.

How to calculate wage portage salary: formula (revenue → fees → gross → net) with example. Then open the simulator.

TJM (average daily rate): definition, basic formula and 2026 benchmarks. Advanced tips and sector examples in the companion guide.

Advanced TJM advice: market positioning, negotiation, sector and seniority examples — beyond the basic formula.

Top programming languages 2026: Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, Go — uses, strengths and freelance day rates in France.

EIRL disappeared for new businesses back in 2022, but older ones still run fine. Here's what EIRL means, how it's taxed, and the alternatives in 2026.

Which IT freelance insurance should you choose? Professional liability, cyber risks, and essential protections to secure your IT activity.

Become an IT specialist without a degree thanks to key steps, accessible jobs, and alternative training programs.

Wage portage talent passport in France: discover the eligibility conditions, application process, and real benefits for foreign tech consultants in 2026.

Solo entrepreneur guide: how to start alone in 2026 — statuses, steps, and when wage portage beats going fully solo.

How to become a freelancer in 4 steps: skill, portfolio, starter rate, first clients — even with zero experience. Free 2026 playbook.

Calculate your hourly rate as an employee or freelancer in wage portage: simple formula, a worked example, and a full 2026 comparison with daily rates.

Heatwave bonus 2026 (prime canicule): amount, who qualifies, how to claim, and heat withdrawal rights. Clear summer guide.

Real estate agents and negotiators: see how wage portage works in property sales, its pros and cons, real costs, and how to get started in France in 2026.