[mamadrood]

46k is really low in France for an experienced dev and that's outside of Paris. Junior dev engineer earn at least 45k when they begin in Paris, and it gets to 60k in about 5-10 years. Also corporate taxes are about 23% but you're right on personal income.

[throwaway1892]

Well, my 36k salary, while working around Paris, disagree with your assertion.

[Chris2048]

Begging the question - what do you do, and how long have you worked...

[ViktorMihov]

46k actually high for France and probably average for mid level in Paris.

[user5994461]

There's only a few guys out of a few Parisian schools, all at master's level, that have any chance to get 45k as a junior in Paris.

Looks one you're one of them if that's what you've got? ;)