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Salaries in Estonia

The salary range of employees working in Estonia is, by default, in the range of 1,115.00 EUR (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 2,984.00 EUR (high salaries, actual salaries can be even higher).

This is the total monthly salary including bonuses. Salaries can vary significantly within individual job positions. If you are interested in salaries for a specific position, participate in the survey.
Average monthly net salary in Estonia is
80% of people earn:
1,115 - 2,984 EUR
10% earn less lthan 1,115 EUR
10% earns more than 2,984 EUR
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Distribution of employees in Estonia into salary brackets in EUR.

Average salary and range in Estonia by age in EUR.

<24
 
 
Average 1,605
Median 1,519
10% 972
25% 1,203
75% 1,911
90% 2,346
25-34
 
 
Average 1,999
Median 1,881
10% 1,180
25% 1,475
75% 2,393
90% 2,966
35-44
 
 
Average 2,113
Median 1,975
10% 1,202
25% 1,524
75% 2,548
90% 3,193
45-54
 
 
Average 2,001
Median 1,855
10% 1,090
25% 1,407
75% 2,431
90% 3,092
55+
 
 
Average 1,800
Median 1,677
10% 1,008
25% 1,286
75% 2,177
90% 2,742

Comparison of the average salary of men and women in Estonia (EUR).

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Men
2,125 EUR
1,833 EUR
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Women
In general, in Estonia, men earn 15.9% more than women.

The best paid positions in Estonia

List of the best paid positions and their average monthly salary in Estonia (EUR).

1. Leasing Director Leasing
4,991.00 EUR
2. IT Director Top Management
4,590.00 EUR
3. Sales Director Top Management
4,477.00 EUR
4. Head of the Legal Department Management
4,322.00 EUR
5. IT Architect Information Technology
4,188.00 EUR
6. Chief Executive Officer Top Management
3,987.00 EUR
7. Lead developer Information Technology
3,908.00 EUR
8. IC Design Engineer Information Technology
3,900.00 EUR
9. Call Centre Director Top Management
3,896.00 EUR
10. Economic/Financial Manager Top Management
3,895.00 EUR
11. Country Manager/Director Top Management
3,873.00 EUR
12. Technical Director Top Management
3,804.00 EUR
13. Marketing Director Top Management
3,803.00 EUR
14. Plant manager Top Management
3,801.00 EUR
15. Dentist Medicine & Social Care
3,773.00 EUR
16. Logistics Director Top Management
3,753.00 EUR
17. Pilot Transport, Haulage, Logistics
3,740.00 EUR
18. Managing Director Top Management
3,702.00 EUR
19. IT Manager Management
3,666.00 EUR
20. iOS Developer Information Technology
3,559.00 EUR

The worst paid positions in Estonia

List of the worst-paid positions and their average monthly salary in Estonia (EUR)

1. Kitchen Helper Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
876.00 EUR
2. Chambermaid Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
912.00 EUR
3. Porter, Information Staff General labour
954.00 EUR
4. Fabric Cutter Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
973.00 EUR
5. Assistant Cook Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
979.00 EUR
6. Shelf Stacker/Merchandiser Commerce
1,012.00 EUR
7. Postal Delivery Worker Transport, Haulage, Logistics
1,018.00 EUR
8. Seamstress Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
1,024.00 EUR
9. Cleaner General labour
1,026.00 EUR
10. Shop Assistant Commerce
1,030.00 EUR
11. Nursery School Teacher Assistant Education, Science & Research
1,037.00 EUR
12. University Teaching assistant Education, Science & Research
1,039.00 EUR
13. Lifeguard, Swimming Instructor Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,041.00 EUR
14. Baker Agriculture, Food Industry
1,046.00 EUR
15. Cashier Commerce
1,052.00 EUR
16. Tailor Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
1,076.00 EUR
17. Survey Interviewer General labour
1,084.00 EUR
18. Housekeeper Service Industries
1,100.00 EUR
19. Dispensing Optician Medicine & Social Care
1,112.00 EUR
20. Packer Production
1,114.00 EUR

Salaries in selected countries

Total average salary in randomly selected countries.

LithuaniaLithuania
2,047 EUR (net)
LatviaLatvia
1,716 EUR (net)
SloveniaSlovenia
2,410 EUR (gross)
HungaryHungary
2,144 EUR (gross)

The newest profiles in the salary survey

List of the latest respondents whose data are used in further salary survey calculations.

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Educator/Instructor/Carer
Education, Science & Research
Age group
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Tartumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
1,471 USD
Montly net salary
1,250 EUR
Anually salary
17,652 USD
Anually salary
15,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2025-12-31 00:52:42
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Warehouseman
Transport, Haulage, Logistics
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Montly net salary
1,992 USD
Montly net salary
1,693 EUR
Anually salary
23,904 USD
Anually salary
20,316 EUR
ClockPosted: 2025-12-31 00:28:31
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Deputy Headmaster
Education, Science & Research
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
1,883 USD
Montly net salary
1,600 EUR
Anually salary
22,596 USD
Anually salary
19,200 EUR
ClockPosted: 2025-12-31 00:01:06
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Process Manager
Management
Age group
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Ida-Virumaa
Education:
Secondary without school-leaving examination
Montly net salary
1,765 USD
Montly net salary
1,500 EUR
Anually salary
21,180 USD
Anually salary
18,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2025-12-30 20:48:55
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Accountant
Economy, Finance, Accountancy
Age group
45-54
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
2,353 USD
Montly net salary
2,000 EUR
Anually salary
28,236 USD
Anually salary
24,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2025-12-30 19:38:39
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Courier
Transport, Haulage, Logistics
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
less than a year
Region
Tartumaa
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Montly net salary
1,364 USD
Montly net salary
1,159 EUR
Anually salary
16,368 USD
Anually salary
13,908 EUR
ClockPosted: 2025-12-30 18:17:05
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Data analyst
Economy, Finance, Accountancy
Age group
55+
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Läänemaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
2,314 USD
Montly net salary
1,967 EUR
Anually salary
27,768 USD
Anually salary
23,604 EUR
ClockPosted: 2025-12-30 17:53:21
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Marketing Specialist
Marketing, Advertising, PR
Age group
45-54
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Tartumaa
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Montly net salary
1,883 USD
Montly net salary
1,600 EUR
Anually salary
22,596 USD
Anually salary
19,200 EUR
ClockPosted: 2025-12-30 17:05:25
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School Principal
Top Management
Age group
45-54
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Tartumaa
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Montly net salary
2,530 USD
Montly net salary
2,150 EUR
Anually salary
30,360 USD
Anually salary
25,800 EUR
ClockPosted: 2025-12-30 16:44:10
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Civil Engineer
Construction & Real Estate
Age group
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Tartumaa
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Montly net salary
3,530 USD
Montly net salary
3,000 EUR
Anually salary
42,360 USD
Anually salary
36,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2025-12-30 16:42:41
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Frequently asked Questions

Frequently asked questions and answers about the salary level in $country.

The total gross average salary for job positions in the country based on Palgad.ee data in Estonia is 1,969 EUR.

The best-paid positions in the country Estonia are Leasing Director, IT Director, Sales Director, Head of the Legal Department, IT Architect.

The worst-paid positions in the country Estonia are Kitchen Helper, Chambermaid, Porter, Information Staff, Fabric Cutter, Assistant Cook.

When we add up the average salary of all women and the average salary of all men in the country Estonia, regardless of the work they do, women earn 13.74% less than men.

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