Software Engineer salaries in Lyon range from 40 280 € to 116 600 € in 2026. The mid-level median is 65 720 €, which is 6% above the France national average.
Junior (0-2 yrs)
40 280 € – 53 000 €
Median: 46 640 € · per year
Mid-Level (3-5 yrs)
55 120 € – 76 320 €
Median: 65 720 € · per year
Senior (6+ yrs)
79 500 € – 116 600 €
Median: 98 050 € · per year
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Estimated Software Engineer Salary in Lyon, France
2 sourcesMedian: 81 885 € per year (adjusted for Lyon cost of living)
Junior
46 640 €
0-2 yrs
Mid-Level
65 720 €
3-5 yrs
Senior
98 050 €
6+ yrs
| City | Mid-Level Median | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|
| Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | 65 720 € | moderate |
| Paris, Île-de-France | 80 600 € | very high |
| Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur | 66 960 € | moderate |
| Sophia Antipolis, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur | 64 480 € | moderate |
| Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine | 63 240 € | moderate |
| Toulouse, Occitanie | 62 000 € | moderate |
| Nantes, Pays de la Loire | 62 000 € | moderate |
City figures scale France’s national software engineer range by local cost of living and are indicative. Actual pay varies by employer, seniority, and total compensation.