# French teacher compensation and union disputes > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/french-teacher-compensation-and-union-disputes > Updated: 2026-08-31T18:00:00.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2. The French Ministry of National Education announced that third-quarter performance bonuses for education sector civil servants would be paid on September 1, 2026, to assist with upcoming school year expenses. The ministry also released data stating that in 2024, National Education teachers earned an average net monthly income of 3,090 euros. This figure has faced significant criticism from labor unions. Representatives from SE-Unsa argued that the average is skewed by specific professional profiles and an older average teacher age, suggesting the median salary is much lower. Unions also noted that reported incomes often include extra hours and additional missions. Furthermore, SNES-FSU and FSU-SNUipp highlighted that there has been no revaluation of the ‘point d’indice’ since July 2023, despite inflation reaching 5.9%. Critics have denounced the situation as a ‘salary downgrading’ for educators, particularly as the 2026 school year involves the elimination of 4,000 teaching positions. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-31: French teacher salaries spark debate amid union criticism French teacher unions are challenging official data showing a 4.3% inflation-adjusted salary increase, citing misleading averages and a lack of index point revaluation amid high inflation. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/french-teacher-salaries-spark-debate-amid-union-criticism ### 2026-08-24: Education Ministry announces 2026 bonus dates and salary data The French Ministry of National Education will pay 2026 performance bonuses on September 1. Meanwhile, unions dispute government data claiming teachers averaged 3,090 euros net monthly in 2024. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/education-ministry-announces-2026-bonus-dates-and-salary-data --- Cite as: French teacher compensation and union disputes. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/french-teacher-compensation-and-union-disputes