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Here are the best-paying summer jobs in Paris

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In a capital city where student life often means being resourceful, the latest StaffMe barometer paints a picture of the best-paying side jobs in Paris… And it outlines a job market where skill, flexibility, and responsiveness boost hourly earnings.

Paris, the city of light... and the student job paradise. As the cost of living continues to weigh down on the young, taking on occasional jobs has become a no-brainer. However, not all working hours are created equal: some roles, often overlooked, offer the chance to earn well above the minimum wage. This is what StaffMe, a platform specializing in flexible jobs for 18–30 year olds, reveals through a particularly telling barometer published on May 13, 2025.


Rare skills come at a price  

Right from the start, a clear trend emerges (which is quite logical): the highest-paying side jobs aren’t necessarily the easiest to access. At the forefront, we find pharmacy jobs leading the pack, offering an hourly rate of €28. Close behind, the keyboard wizards step in: web developers take the second spot with €27.3 per hour, closely followed by article writers at €20.1. These jobs are described as "occasional", but they require precision, quick execution — and sometimes several years of study. These skills are now highly valued in the Parisian market.

1. Pharmacy jobs (€28.0/h)
2. Web development (€27.3/h)3. Head Waiter H/F (€20.5/h)
4. Article Writing (€20.1/h)
5. Street Vendor (€20.0/h)
6. Freight Forwarder (€20.0/h)
7. Event Coordinator (€18.4/h)
8. Graphic Design (€18.3/h)
9. HR Assistant (€18.0/h)
10. Accounting Assistant (€17.8/h)

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Flexibility Before Salary

The barometer also highlights a more generational element: compensation isn't everything. Whether well-paid or not, some jobs struggle to attract workers. What's the reason? A shift in priorities among young workers. “For many, flexibility has become paramount,” explains Jean-Baptiste Achard, co-founder of StaffMe, to Actu Paris. Short-term jobs, common in the hospitality and catering sector, attract people precisely because of their flexibility. Even if their pay is a bit lower – though the sector does fairly well, with an average rate of €20.50 per hour.

“Where workers used to adjust their daily lives to their jobs, they now expect their jobs to fit into their lives.”

People are now waiting for their jobs to fit into their lifestyle. Flexibility is no longer a perk; it’s a basic requirement,” observes Jean-Baptiste Achard. What remains true is that the real holy grail is to combine free time and a good salary.