Paid leave pay (France)
Compare the 1/10 rule and salary maintenance: the more favourable one applies.
How it works
1/10 rule: 10% of gross pay for the period × days taken / days earned. Salary maintenance: monthly salary × days taken / 26 working days. The employer pays the higher amount.
Results are for guidance only and do not replace professional advice.
Worked example
With the default values:
- Gross pay over the reference period32000
- Current gross monthly salary2700
- Leave days taken (working days, Mon–Sat)12
- Days earned over the period30
you get:
- Paid leave pay€1,280.00
- 1/10 rule€1,280.00 ✓
- Salary maintenance€1,246.15
- Value of one day off€106.67
Frequently asked questions
How does the “Paid leave pay” tool work?
1/10 rule: 10% of gross pay for the period × days taken / days earned. Salary maintenance: monthly salary × days taken / 26 working days. The employer pays the higher amount.
What do I need to enter?
Just fill in: gross pay over the reference period, current gross monthly salary, leave days taken, days earned over the period. The result updates as you type.
Can you give an example?
Gross pay over the reference period: 32000; Current gross monthly salary: 2700; Leave days taken (working days, Mon–Sat): 12; Days earned over the period: 30 → Paid leave pay: €1,280.00; 1/10 rule: €1,280.00 ✓.
Is this calculator free, and is my data private?
Yes. HOD Calc is completely free with no sign-up. The calculation runs in your browser: nothing you type is sent or stored.