French Phrase
Ça paie combien, ce poste ?
Meaning
Literally, 'How much does this position pay?' It is a casual way to ask about the salary or remuneration attached to a job posting. The speaker assumes the listener knows which 'poste' is being discussed.
When to use
Use this phrase in informal settings—when chatting with a recruiter, a colleague, or a friend about a job opening. It’s appropriate in spoken French, on job‑search forums, or in casual email exchanges, but avoid it in very formal written applications.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Çapaiecombien,ceposte?
Ça (cela)
Informal demonstrative pronoun meaning 'this/that', often used in spoken French to refer to something just mentioned.
paie (verbe payer)
Third‑person singular present of 'payer' meaning 'to pay'. Here it functions as an impersonal verb meaning 'cost'.
combien
Interrogative adverb asking for quantity or price; placed after the verb in informal questions.
ce poste
Demonstrative adjective 'ce' + noun 'poste' (job/position).
Punctuation
A comma before the noun phrase adds a slight pause, typical in spoken, informal French.
🗨In Conversation
J’ai vu l’offre pour le poste de community manager chez GreenTech.
I saw the job posting for community manager at GreenTech.
Ça paie combien, ce poste ?
How much does this position pay?
✕Common Mistakes
Ça paye combien, ce poste ?
Do not use "paye" (imperative) here; the correct third‑person singular present is "paie".
Combien ça paie, ce poste ?
Avoid placing "combien" before the verb in informal speech; the natural order is verb‑combien.
Ça paie combien, poste ?
If you refer to a specific job already mentioned, you can drop "ce" and say "poste" alone, but keep the article for clarity.
↔Alternatives
Quel est le salaire de ce poste ?
What is the salary for this position?
Combien rapporte ce poste ?
How much does this job bring in?
Quel est le salaire proposé ?
What is the offered salary?
Cultural Tip
In France, discussing salary openly can be considered a bit forward, especially in the early stages of a job interview. Using "Ça paie combien" signals a relaxed, perhaps younger workplace culture. In more formal contexts, phrase your question with "Quel est le salaire proposé ?" to stay polite.