Family Salary Supplement (FTS) in the Public Service
Verified 22 May 2026 - Public Service / Directorate of Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)
Are you a civil servant or a contractor and have one or more dependent children? You are entitled to family treatment supplement (FTS) under certain conditions. We present you the information to know.
The SFT is an additional remuneration paid to any public official (civil servant or contract worker in FIXED-TERM: titleContent or in DTA: titleContent) which has at least 1 dependent child under 20 (within the meaning of family benefits).
The conditions for granting the SFT vary depending on whether the two parents are public officials or only one of them is a public official.
2 parents public officials
When the two parents are public officials, the SFT is not paid only to one of the 2 parents, on the basis of a joint declaration of choice by the beneficiary.
This choice may be modified at the end of a period of one year.
FYI
The amount of the SFT depends mainly on theincreased index held by the parent. Thus, the higher the index increased by the chosen parent, the higher the amount of the SFT.
The parent must request the FTS in writing from his/her human resources department, which indicates the supporting documents to be provided (copy of the family record book, birth certificate, etc.).
The SFT shall be paid every month.
The SFT is due from 1er day of calendar month following the period during which the parent assumes responsibility for the child.
Example :
The SFT is paid from 1er November in case of birth on October 13.
The SFT ceases to be due from 1er the day of the month in which the child ceases to be dependent on the parent.
Example :
The payment of the SFT ceases from 1er June for a child reaching the age of 20 on 27 June.
The amount of the SFT depends on the number of dependent children and the gross index treatment of the parent.
The amount of the SFT includes:
- One fixed element which depends on the number of dependent children
- And one element proportional to processing gross index.
If the parent receives a new index increase (NBI), in addition to the index treatment for the calculation of the SFT.
Example :
If you are paid on the basis of the 585-plus index and receive an NBI of 10 points, your SFT is calculated on the basis of the 595-plus index.
The sum of the 2 components of the SFT may not be less than a minimum amount or greater than a maximum amount.
The minimum amount of the SFT is the SFT corresponding to the increased index 454 and the maximum amount is the SFT corresponding to the increased index 722.
Thus, if the SFT beneficiary parent's index plus is less than 454, it receives the SFT at the minimum rate corresponding to the index plus 454.
And if the parent's index plus is greater than 722, he receives the SFT at the maximum rate corresponding to the index plus 722.
If the parent's index plus is between 454 and 722, he or she receives an SFT in part proportional to his or her gross index treatment.
Number of children | Fixed share | Proportional share to gross salary | Minimum monthly | Monthly maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | €2.29 | - | €2.29 | €2.29 |
2 | €10.67 | 3% | €77.71 | €117.29 |
3 | €15.24 | 8% | €194.03 | €299.57 |
Per additional child | €4.57 | 6% | €138.66 | €217.82 |
Please note
The calculation of the element proportional to the gross index treatment shall be carried out ignoring the thousandths of euro.
Example :
If you are paid on the basis of the 585 plus index and have 4 dependent children, you receive an SFT equal to the following amount:
€15.24 + €4.57 + [(585 x €5,907.34 / 1200) x 8%] + [(585 x €5,907.34 / 1200) x 6%] = €15.24 + €4.57 + 230.38 + 172.78 = €422.97
If the parent receiving the SFT is working part-time, the TFS is reduced under the same conditions as the index treatment unless he has only one child.
If the parent has only one child, the fixed element is not collapsed.
However, the SFT may not be less than the minimum amount paid to a staff member working full-time and having the same number of dependent children.
Example :
If you are paid on the basis of the increased index 585, have 4 dependent children and work at 50%, your SFT should in principle be:
(€15.24 / 2 + €4.57 / 2 + [(585 x €5,907.34 / 1200 / 2) x 8%] + [(585 x €5,907.34 / 1200 / 2) x 6%] = 7.62 + 2.28 + 115.19 + 86.39 = €211.48
However, the minimum amount of the SFT (calculated on the basis of the increased index 454) for a staff member who works full-time and who has four children is equal to €194.03 +€138.66, or €332.69.
So that's the minimum amount that's paid to you.
If the parent who receives the SFT works at incomplete or incomplete time, the SFT is paid on the basis of the number of hours of service in relation to the legal and weekly hours of work unless he has only one child.
In this case, the fixed element of €2.29 is not reduced.
Example :
If you are paid on the basis of the 585 plus index, have 4 dependent children and work 25 hours a week, you will receive an SFT equal to the following amount:
(€15.24 x 25 / 35) + (€4.57 x 25 / 35) + [(585 x €5,907.34 / 1200 x 25 / 35 ) x 8%] + [(585 x €5,907.34 / 1200 x 25 / 35) x 6%] = 10.88 +3.26 +164.56 +123.42 = €302.12
Please note
If the parent has more than one non-full-time job or one full-time job and one non-full-time job to the extent of 115% of the legal working time, the amount of the SFT may not exceed the amount of the SFT granted to a full-time agent with the same number of children.
You can simulate the amount of the SFT:
Family Treatment Supplement (FTS) Calculator
The SFT can be combined with the others family allowances to which the parent is entitled.
In the event of recruitment or departure from the civil service during the month, the amount of the SFT shall be prorated according to the number of days of attendance, as shall any other element of remuneration, including where it is fixed at €2.29.
Please note
In the event of sick leave, long-term sick leave or long-term sick leave and strikes, the SFT shall be maintained in full.
The conditions for payment of the SFT vary depending on whether one of the parents has exclusive custody or the two parents have alternating custody:
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Custody granted to one or other of the parents
If one of the 2 parents has custody of all the children, the SFT is calculated on the basis of its increased index.
If one parent has custody of one or more children and the other parent has custody of one or more other children, each parent shall receive an SFT calculated on the basis of their index and the number of dependent children.
However, in the two cases, each parent may request that the FTS be calculated according to the index of his former spouse, if it is higher, possibly, taking into account all the children in his care.
The parent must make the request in writing to the management department of his former spouse.
The FTS is then paid to each parent in proportion to the number of children they have.
Example :
- A couple has 2 children. The mother has the two children to support. She receives the SFT for 2 children at her increased index. However, she may request that her FTS be calculated on the basis of her ex-spouse's increased index if it is higher.
If his ex-spouse has a 3e child of a new union, she receives an SFT supplement equal to the difference between the SFT for 2 children in her index and the 2/3 of the SFT for 3 children in the father index. - A couple has 2 children. One of the children is the mother's dependency, the other the father's. Each parent receives half of the SFT for 2 children based on their own index.
The mother has 1 other child from a new union, i.e. 2 dependent children: she receives 2/3 of the SFT for 3 children at her index.
If the father applies to benefit from the SFT on the basis of the index of his ex-spouse, he receives a supplement of SFT equal to the difference between half of the SFT for 2 children in his index and 1/3 of the SFT for 3 children in the index of the mother.
The parent who is the actual and permanent caregiver of the children is entitled to the FTS even if his former spouse pays him maintenance.
Alternate Guard
In case of alternating residence of the child, the SFT can be shared by half between the 2 parents on joint request or at the request of one of them.
If the parents make a joint application for a division, they can apply to change these payment conditions after one year, unless the child's residence conditions are changed.
The SFT due to each parent is calculated as follows:
We first calculate the Basic SFT depending on all children in the care of the staff member (children in alternate care and other dependent children).
Then, each child is given a coefficient that depends on the child's mode of custody:
- If he is in alternate custody, his coefficient is 0.5
- If the child lives permanently in the parent's home, the child's coefficient is 1.
Then, for each child, the calculation is as follows:
Basic SFT x coefficient / number of dependent children
Finally, the SFT of each child must be added.
Example :
A couple has 2 children who are in alternate care.
The mother has 1 other child (3 in total) and the father has 2 other children (4 in total).
For the mother, the basic SFT is calculated on the basis of 3 children, i.e. €231.44 for an index increased by 549.
From this basic amount, its SFT shall be calculated as follows:
Children | Mode of custody | Coefficient | Calculation |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Alternate Guard | 0.5 | 231.44 x 0.5 / 3 = €38.57 |
2 | Alternate Guard | 0.5 | 231.44 x 0.5 / 3 = €38.57 |
3 | Total custody | 1 | 231.44 x 1 / 3 = €77.14 |
SFT total | €154.28 | ||
For the father, the basic SFT is calculated on the basis of 4 children, i.e. €332.69, for an index increased by 454.
From this basic amount, its SFT shall be calculated as follows:
Children | Mode of custody | Coefficient | Calculation |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Alternate Guard | 0.5 | 332.69 x 0.5 / 4 = €41.58 |
2 | Alternate Guard | 0.5 | 332.69 x 0.5 / 4 = €41.58 |
3 | Total custody | 1 | 332.69 x 1 / 4 = €83.17 |
4 | Total custody | 1 | 332.69 x 1 / 4 = €83.17 |
SFT total | €249.50 | ||
Each parent may request that his or her TFW be calculated on the basis of his or her former spouse's index salary, if it is higher than his or her own.
In this case, the SFT shall be calculated as follows:
We first calculate the Basic SFT depending on all children of which the former spouse is a dependent (child in alternate care and other dependent children).
Then, we apply to each child of which the applicant parent is responsible the coefficient which depends on its guard mode.
Then, for each child, the calculation is as follows:
Basic SFT x coefficient / number of dependent children of former spouse.
Finally, the SFT of each child must be added.
Example :
A couple has 2 children who are in alternate care.
The father has another dependent child (so 3 in total).
The mother requests that her SFT be calculated on the basis of the father's SFT.
If the basic SFT of the father is for example €107.25, the amount of the mother’s SFT shall be calculated as follows:
Children | Mode of custody | Coefficient | Calculation |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Alternate Guard | 0.5 | 107.25 x 0.5 / 3 = €17.87 |
2 | Alternate Guard | 0.5 | 107.25 x 0.5 / 3 = €17.87 |
SFT total | €35.74 | ||
You can simulate the amount of your SFT from the following service:
1 public official parent
The parent public officer must request the FTS in writing from their human resources department. It indicates the supporting documents to be provided (copy of the family record book, birth certificate, etc.).
FYI
If the spouse works in a private company, whose collective agreement provides for a benefit similar to the SFT, the SFT can be combined with this benefit.
The SFT shall be paid every month.
The SFT is due from 1er day of calendar month following the period during which the parent assumes responsibility for the child.
Example :
The SFT is paid from 1er November in case of birth on October 13.
The SFT ceases to be due from 1er the day of the month in which the child ceases to be dependent on the parent.
Example :
The payment of the SFT ceases from 1er June for a child reaching the age of 20 on 27 June.
The amount of the SFT depends on the number of dependent children and the gross index treatment of the parent.
The amount of the SFT includes:
- One fixed element which depends on the number of dependent children
- And one element proportional to processing gross index.
If the parent receives a new index increase (NBI), in addition to the index treatment for the calculation of the SFT.
Example :
If you are paid on the basis of the 585-plus index and you receive an NBI of 10 points, your SFT is calculated on the basis of the 595-plus index.
The sum of the 2 components of the SFT may not be less than a minimum amount or greater than a maximum amount.
The minimum amount of the SFT is the SFT corresponding to the increased index 454 and the maximum amount is the SFT corresponding to the increased index 722.
Thus, if the SFT beneficiary parent's index plus is less than 454, it receives the SFT at the minimum rate corresponding to the index plus 454.
And if the parent's index plus is greater than 722, he receives the SFT at the maximum rate corresponding to the index plus 722.
If the parent's index plus is between 454 and 722, he or she receives an SFT in part proportional to his or her gross index treatment.
Number of children | Fixed share | Proportional share to gross salary | Minimum monthly | Monthly maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | €2.29 | - | €2.29 | €2.29 |
2 | €10.67 | 3% | €77.71 | €117.29 |
3 | €15.24 | 8% | €194.03 | €299.57 |
Per additional child | €4.57 | 6% | €138.66 | €217.82 |
Please note
The calculation of the element proportional to the gross index treatment shall be carried out ignoring the thousandths of euro.
Example :
If you are paid on the basis of the 585 plus index and have 4 dependent children, you receive an SFT equal to the following amount:
€15.24 + €4.57 + [(585 x €5,907.34 / 1200) x 8%] + [(585 x €5,907.34 / 1200) x 6%] = €15.24 + €4.57 + 230.38 + 172.78 = €422.97
If the parent receiving the SFT is working part-time, the TFS is reduced under the same conditions as the index treatment unless he has only one child.
If the parent has only one child, the fixed element is not collapsed.
However, the SFT may not be less than the minimum amount paid to a staff member working full-time and having the same number of dependent children.
Example :
If you are paid on the basis of the increased index 585, have 4 dependent children and work at 50%, your SFT should in principle be:
(€15.24 / 2 + €4.57 / 2 + [(585 x €5,907.34 / 1200 / 2) x 8%] + [(585 x €5,907.34 / 1200 / 2) x 6%] = 7.62 + 2.28 + 115.19 + 86.39 = €211.48
However, the minimum amount of the SFT (calculated on the basis of the increased index 454) for a staff member who works full-time and who has four children is equal to €194.03 +€138.66, or €332.69.
So that's the minimum amount that's paid to you.
If the parent who receives the SFT works at incomplete or incomplete time, the SFT is paid on the basis of the number of hours of service in relation to the legal and weekly hours of work unless he has only one child.
In this case, the fixed element of €2.29 is not reduced.
Example :
If you are paid on the basis of the 585 plus index, have 4 dependent children and work 25 hours a week, you will receive an SFT equal to the following amount:
(€15.24 x 25 / 35) + (€4.57 x 25 / 35) + [(585 x €5,907.34 / 1200 x 25 / 35 ) x 8%] + [(585 x €5,907.34 / 1200 x 25 / 35) x 6%] = 10.88 +3.26 +164.56 +123.42 = €302.12
Please note
If the parent has more than one non-full-time job or one full-time job and one non-full-time job to the extent of 115% of the legal working time, the amount of the SFT may not exceed the amount of the SFT granted to a full-time agent with the same number of children.
You can simulate the amount of the SFT:
Family Treatment Supplement (FTS) Calculator
The SFT can be combined with the others family allowances to which the parent is entitled.
In the event of recruitment or departure from the civil service during the month, the amount of the SFT shall be prorated according to the number of days of attendance, as shall any other element of remuneration, including where it is fixed at €2.29.
Please note
In the event of sick leave, long-term sick leave or long-term sick leave and strikes, the SFT shall be maintained in full.
The conditions for payment of the SFT vary depending on whether one of the parents has exclusive custody or the two parents have alternating custody:
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Custody granted to one or other of the parents
The FTS is calculated by taking into account all children of the parent or dependent public official, and by reference to its index.
The TFS is paid to each parent in proportion to the number of dependent children.
If the parent who is not a public official has custody of all the children, he/she receives the FTS in full.
Example :
- A couple has 2 children. The 2 children are dependent on the parent who is not a public official. He collects the SFT for 2 children on the basis of the increased index of the public agent parent.
- A couple has 3 children, 2 are dependent on the non-public servant parent, 1 is dependent on the public servant parent.
The SFT is calculated on the basis of the 3 children of the public official parent.
The parent who is not a public official receives 2/3, the parent who is a public official 1/3.
The public servant parent has 2 other children from a new union. The SFT is calculated on the basis of 5 children. The parent who is not a public official receives 2/5, the parent who is a public official 3/5.
FYI
The amount of the SFT paid to the parent who is not a public official shall be reduced by the amount of social security contributions payable by the public official (CSG: titleContent, CRDS: titleContent and additional retirement if the public official parent is a civil servant).
Alternate Guard
In case of alternating residence of the child, the SFT can be shared by half between the 2 parents on joint request or at the request of one of them.
If the parents make a joint application for a division, they can apply to change these payment conditions after one year, unless the child's residence conditions are changed.
The SFT due to each parent is calculated as follows:
We first calculate the Basic SFT depending on all children in the care of the staff member (children in alternate care and other dependent children).
Then, each child is given a coefficient that depends on the child's mode of custody:
- If he is in alternate custody, his coefficient is 0.5
- If the child lives permanently in the parent's home, the child's coefficient is 1.
Then, for each child, the calculation is as follows:
Basic SFT x coefficient / number of dependent children
Finally, the SFT of each child must be added.
Example :
A couple has 2 children who are in alternate care.
The father, a public official, has two other children (4 in total).
We first calculate the Basic SFT depending on all children whose father is in charge.
Then, for each parent, a coefficient is applied to each dependent child that depends on the mode of custody.
Then, for each child, the calculation is as follows:
Basic SFT x coefficient / total number of dependent children of the father
Finally, the SFT of each child must be added.
Thus, if the basic SFT of the father is for example €451.94, the father's share shall be calculated as follows:
Children | Mode of custody | Coefficient | Calculation |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Alternate Guard | 0.5 | 451.94 x 0.5 / 4 = €56.49 |
2 | Alternate Guard | 0.5 | 451.94 x 0.5 / 4 = €56.49 |
3 | Total custody | 1 | 451.94 x 1 / 4 = €112.98 |
4 | Total custody | 1 | 451.94 x 1 / 4 = €112.98 |
SFT total | €338.94 | ||
And the mother's share of SFT is as follows:
Children | Mode of custody | Coefficient | Calculation |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Alternate Guard | 0.5 | 451.94 x 0.5 / 4 = €56.49 |
2 | Alternate Guard | 0.5 | 451.94 x 0.5 / 4 = €56.49 |
SFT total | €112.98 | ||
FYI
The amount of the SFT paid to the parent who is not a public official shall be reduced by the amount of social security contributions payable by the parent who is a public official (CSG: titleContent, CRDS: titleContent and additional retirement if the public official parent is a civil servant).
You can simulate the amount of your SFT:
Composition of main remuneration
Remuneration accessories: Articles L712-8 to L712-11 and L712-13
Maintenance of the SFT during sick leave: article L822-3
Maintenance of FTS during long-term sick leave: Article L822-8
Maintenance of the SFT during long-term leave: article L822-15
The spouse of a public official who is not himself a public official may benefit from the SFT if he has the care of the children following his separation from the other parent, a public official
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