5 Countries with the Highest Starting Salaries for Graduates

4. France 

Starting Salary for Entry-Level Jobs: $56,648

France boasts an annual starting salary for entry-level jobs at $56648. As of March 2023, the Labor Participation rate in France increased to 73.9%. With 147 companies in the ICT industry, France offers highly paid jobs to the global workforce. According to a report by GlobalData, the ICT industry in France is expected to reach a valuation of $159.25 billion in 2026 at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. As of 2023, software developers and programmers have been in high demand by recruiters across the country.