A shortage occupation is a job where employers struggle to hire: there are more offers than qualified candidates. For you, the candidate, that is excellent news — you are in a position of strength to negotiate your salary, your conditions and your remote work.
Of the 66 jobs Flemmy tracks through France Travail’s ROME framework, 42 are currently in short supply, including 9 management-level roles. Here is the 2026 ranking, sorted by the highest experienced salary (3-7 years).
The ranking of shortage occupations
Sources: job postings observed on France Travail and Adzuna, ROME framework. Gross annual ranges, experienced profile (3-7 years).
How to use it in your search
- Negotiate frankly. In a shortage occupation, a margin of +10 to +15% on the initial offer is realistic — especially with a competing offer in hand.
- Target the right sectors. For the same job, the sector moves the salary by 10 to 30%. Each job profile lists the sectors that pay best.
- Apply fast and well. In short supply, good profiles go within days. A CV already optimised for ATS saves you that decisive time.
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