What are the conditions to combine wage portage and RSA?
Do you want to combine wage portage and RSA? It is a completely feasible solution to supplement your income related to your professional activity. However, the combination of RSA and wage portage is subject to several conditions. That’s why, through this article, Weepo has outlined all the rules to combine wage portage and RSA clearly, from the eligibility conditions for RSA to the advantages of the combination, including the conditions of cumul to be respected.
Eligibility Conditions for RSA
To be eligible for RSA, you must meet the 3 following conditions:
- Be French or a foreigner in a regular situation: you must possess French nationality, be a national of a European Union country with the right to reside, or a foreigner in a regular situation for at least 5 years.
- Have stable residency: you must reside in a stable and effective manner in France.
- Be at least 25 years old: you must be at least 25 years old to qualify for RSA, except for pregnant women who are not employees and independent workers with at least one child in their care.
💡Good to know: if you are aged 18 to 24, you can qualify for RSA if you are a single parent or if you can justify a certain duration of professional activity.
As a reminder, here are the RSA amounts in 2025 according to your family situation:
| Family Situation | Monthly RSA Amount |
|---|---|
| Single person | 635.71 € |
| Couple without children or single person with one child. | 953.57 € |
| Couple with one child or single person with two children | 1144.28 € |
| Couple with two children | 1334.99 € |
💡Good to know: To benefit from RSA, the activity bonus, or ARE as a wage ported employee, it is essential that the subordination link is real and recognized. This means that there must be a work contract between the umbrella company and the wage ported employee. Otherwise, the aids may be suspended or refused.
The Rules of Combining Wage Portage/RSA?
The case of the RSA beneficiary starting a wage portage activity
The payment of RSA normally occurs during the first three months of your activity since its amount has been calculated based on your resources before your resumption of activity. It is only from the end of this quarterly period that you must start to declare your turnover to the Caf. Your RSA will therefore be recalculated based on your new income. If they are considered insufficient, the combination with RSA continues.
To estimate your net income to be retained for the calculation of RSA, consider using the Weepo wage portage simulator, guaranteed zero hidden fees:
Case of the wage ported employee wishing to benefit from RSA/activity bonus to supplement their income
If you are already a wage ported employee, the sum of your income from the last three months must not exceed 1,795.62 € for a single person and 2,693.43 € for a couple without children. This is the amount of the RSA base multiplied by 3. In addition to these ceilings, the Caf applies a housing allowance that reduces the total amount of the 3 months of income not to be exceeded.
As a reminder, here are the amounts retained for the housing allowance in 2025 (according to your family situation):
| Family Situation | Housing Allowance |
|---|---|
| Single person | 77.58 € |
| Couple | 155.16 € |
| Couple with one child or more | 192.02 € |
Let’s illustrate this situation with a concrete example:
You are single, without children, and have been working in wage portage for several months. You receive a net income of 1,200 € per month and benefit from housing assistance.
The calculation of your activity bonus is established using the following formula:
Activity Bonus = (base amount + 61% of professional income + increases + bonuses) - household income
Base amount (2025, single person): 633.21 €
61% of professional income: 1200 × 61% = 732 €
Housing allowance (activity bonus, single person): 77.58 €
Bonus (for a single person with a salary between 591 € and 1,419 €): approx. 160.98 €
Activity Bonus = (633.21 + 732 (61% of income) + 160.98 (bonus)) - (1,200 + 77.58) = 1526.19 - 1277.58 = 248.61 €
⇒ You can receive approximately 249 € of activity bonus per month, in addition to your 1,200 € net income. You declare your resources every 3 months via your CAF account, and the amount is recalculated if your income changes.
For a personalized calculation, consider using the official simulator from the Caf.
💡Good to know: the absence of quarterly resource declaration leads to the interruption of RSA or activity bonus payments, regardless of your situation.
Why Combine RSA and Wage Portage?
Combining RSA and your wage portage activity offers you 3 main advantages:
- The assurance of a supplementary income: if your wage portage activity is less rewarding, this combination with RSA allows you to increase your resources.
- Starting in portage without risk: you start your wage portage activity without risk while retaining your social benefits and a correct remuneration.
- Encouragement to resume activity: you continue to receive your social aids while having the opportunity to return to professional activity.
The essence of the article summarized in 4 points
You now know the rules for combining wage portage and RSA. Here’s a quick recap:
- The eligibility conditions for RSA: you must be French or hold a valid residence permit, be at least 25 years old, and justify stable residency.
- You are a beneficiary of RSA and starting your wage portage activity: you must declare your resources within 3 months of starting your activity. The amount of your RSA will be recalculated based on your income.
- You are in wage portage and wish to supplement your income: your income from the last three months must not exceed 1,795.62 € for a single person and 2,693.43 € for a couple without children.
- The combination of RSA/wage portage allows you to start without risk while retaining your social aids.
To go further, discover some tips to maximize your income in wage portage.
Start you wage portage adventure in 2H with WEEPO!
Consultant area