Simulator ARE - France Unemployment Benefit 2026
Estimate your Aid in Return to Employment Allowance (ARE, French Unemployment Benefit): SJR, 57% or 40.4% + fixed rate, minimum/maximum, monthly allowance and duration of compensation.
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Choose Insertion Mode
You can enter the Daily Reference Salary (DRS) directly or indicate your gross monthly salary and number of months worked in the last 24 months.
Indicate your age
Age affects maximum indemnity duration: up to 52 years (730 days or 24 months), up to 36 years (1095 days or 36 months) from age 53 and above.
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The simulator calculates the allowance according to two formulas (57% × SJR and 40.4% × SJR + 12.95 EUR), retains the maximum, applies the minimum and legal maximum, and shows the monthly allowance and total duration.
Suggerimenti
- Journal Impact Factor calculated includes annual awards distributed over 12 months - perceived awards in a short period can significantly increase your Journal Impact Factor if calculated over 3 months.
- From age 53 and up, the reference period is 36 months, and maximum compensation duration is 36 months - a significant advantage for end-of-career.
- Minimum daily allowance of ARE is €31.97 (2024) - protects low salaries from an inadequate indemnity.
- If you start a business while unemployed, you can request ARCE (50% of remaining capital) or maintain ARE - compare the two options based on your project.
Domande frequenti
How is the SJR calculated?
Daily Journal Reference Salary is the total of gross salaries (including bonuses) over the last 24 months (or 36 months from age 53), divided by the corresponding calendar days (with some exclusions), forming the basis for ARE calculations.
What is the minimum duration for opening rights?
You must have worked at least 130 days (approximately 6 months) in the last 24 months (36 months for those over 53 years old) to qualify for ARE benefits. The duration of compensation is equal to the number of worked days, up to a maximum.
Is it taxable?
Yes, the tax on income is applied to this income (it adds to your other income) and subject to withholding at source. It's also subject to CSG (6.2%) and CRDS (0.5%) if your reference income exceeds the exemption thresholds.
Can we combine ARE and partial activity?
Yes: in case of partial activity resumption, the ARE is gradually reduced according to new job income (cumulative ARE plus possible earnings within certain limits). France Travel calculates the number of unpaid days based on earned salary.