The pay slip received each month in ESAT does not resemble a traditional payslip. The guaranteed remuneration paid to disabled workers in establishments and services for work assistance follows specific rules, distinct from the Labor Code. Understanding this document means knowing exactly what goes into your account, what the state finances, and what the establishment pays directly.
Guaranteed remuneration ESAT: a two-tier mechanism on your payslip
You may have noticed that your payslip mentions two distinct lines regarding remuneration. This is not a presentation error. The remuneration in ESAT consists of a direct part paid by the establishment and a supplement funded by the state, called job assistance.
The direct part corresponds to the legal minimum of 5% of the SMIC, but many ESATs pay more (the observed average is around 9.6% of the SMIC). The job assistance represents about 50.7% of the SMIC. When added together, these two parts form the guaranteed remuneration.
The total ceiling cannot exceed 110.7% of the SMIC. For a full-time ESAT payslip example 2026 (35 hours), the gross remuneration can therefore range from about 1,017 euros to just over 2,000 euros per month, depending on the skill level determined by the establishment.
This wide range explains why two workers in the same ESAT can receive very different amounts. Working hours and the percentage of the direct part significantly affect the net received.
Part-time in ESAT: how the payslip adapts to your hours
A part-time worker does not receive exactly half of the remuneration of a full-time worker. Why? Because the state job assistance follows a specific prorating logic, and some ESATs apply internal scales that adjust the direct part.
Let’s take a concrete case. At full-time (35 hours), suppose a direct part set at 10% of the SMIC and a job assistance at 50.7%. The gross guaranteed remuneration reaches about 60.7% of the monthly SMIC. For part-time (17.5 hours), each component is prorated: the gross remuneration drops to about 30.35% of the SMIC.
On your payslip, the line “working hours” or “hourly rate” determines this calculation. Check that the number of hours displayed corresponds to your support contract. An error on this line affects the entire payslip.
Simplified comparative table according to hourly rate
| Rate | Direct part (based on 10% SMIC) | Job assistance (50.7% SMIC) | Estimated gross total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 hours (full-time) | ~187 euros | ~947 euros | ~1,134 euros |
| 28 hours (80%) | ~149 euros | ~757 euros | ~906 euros |
| 17.5 hours (50%) | ~93 euros | ~473 euros | ~566 euros |
These amounts are estimates based on the SMIC in effect since June 1, 2026 (1,867.02 euros gross monthly for 35 hours). The direct part varies from one establishment to another, which alters the final total.
Cumulative AAH and ESAT remuneration: the line that changes everything on your statement
The ESAT remuneration is not a salary in the classical sense. It is legally classified as guaranteed remuneration, which has a direct consequence: it can be combined with the disability allowance for adults (AAH), within certain limits.
The cumulative works according to a mechanism of progressive reduction. The higher the guaranteed remuneration, the lower the AAH portion. The calculation takes into account your overall resources, your family situation, and the amount of your remuneration. It is not a simple “one or the other”.
On your bank statement, you will therefore potentially see two distinct transfers: one from the ESAT (guaranteed remuneration) and one from the CAF (residual AAH). Your ESAT payslip does not mention the AAH, but the amount it displays directly conditions what the CAF pays you.
- The guaranteed ESAT remuneration appears on the slip issued by the establishment, detailing the direct part and job assistance
- The AAH is paid separately by the CAF, after a quarterly calculation of your declared resources
- The disability compensation benefit (PCH) remains cumulative without impacting ESAT remuneration, as it covers different needs (human assistance, housing adjustments)
A change in hourly rate in ESAT modifies your guaranteed remuneration and, by extension, your AAH. Notify your social referent and the CAF before any change in hours.
2025 decree and ESAT payslip: what has changed concretely
Decree No. 2025-845 of August 25, 2025, introduced a structural reform of ESATs. The stated goal is to create more pathways to the ordinary labor market and to secure the journeys of disabled workers.
In practice, this reform has strengthened individual rights (revised MDPH orientation, a pathway logic rather than simple reception). On the payslip, the consequences are indirect but real. ESATs must now ensure individual traceability of remuneration, which results in more detailed slips.
For workers under legal protection measures (curatorship or guardianship), the judicial representative requires complete monthly readability. The payslip then becomes a control document shared between the worker, their MJPM, and sometimes the guardianship judge.
The revaluation of the SMIC on June 1, 2026 (increase to 12.31 euros gross per hour) has mechanically raised the amounts of guaranteed remuneration. If your June payslip shows a slightly higher amount than May, it is the direct consequence of this automatic indexing to the SMIC.
Reviewing your ESAT payslip each month takes five minutes. Spotting the hourly rate, checking the direct part, ensuring that the job assistance corresponds to the current scale: these three checks are enough to detect most errors before they accumulate.