Unemployment benefit ARE (France)
An estimate of your daily and monthly benefit based on your previous salary.
How it works
Daily reference wage (SJR) = yearly salary / 365. Benefit = the higher of 40.4% of SJR + €13.18 and 57% of SJR, capped at 75% of SJR. Indicative gross amount (July 2025 scale).
Results are for guidance only and do not replace professional advice.
Worked example
With the default values:
- Average gross monthly salary (last 12 months)2500
- Days in the month30
you get:
- Gross monthly benefit€1,405.48
- Daily benefit€46.85
- Daily reference wage€82.19
- Replacement rate57 % of gross
Frequently asked questions
How does the “Unemployment benefit ARE” tool work?
Daily reference wage (SJR) = yearly salary / 365. Benefit = the higher of 40.4% of SJR + €13.18 and 57% of SJR, capped at 75% of SJR. Indicative gross amount (July 2025 scale).
What do I need to enter?
Just fill in: average gross monthly salary, days in the month. The result updates as you type.
Can you give an example?
Average gross monthly salary (last 12 months): 2500; Days in the month: 30 → Gross monthly benefit: €1,405.48; Daily benefit: €46.85.
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.