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Salaries in Estonia

The salary range of employees working in Estonia is, by default, in the range of 1,128.00 EUR (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 3,009.00 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:
1,128 - 3,009 EUR
10% earn less lthan 1,128 EUR
10% earns more than 3,009 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 1,622
Median 1,536
10% 984
25% 1,216
75% 1,931
90% 2,371
25-34
 
 
Average 2,020
Median 1,902
10% 1,193
25% 1,491
75% 2,417
90% 2,994
35-44
 
 
Average 2,129
Median 1,991
10% 1,215
25% 1,540
75% 2,566
90% 3,214
45-54
 
 
Average 2,026
Median 1,880
10% 1,108
25% 1,428
75% 2,461
90% 3,123
55+
 
 
Average 1,829
Median 1,705
10% 1,028
25% 1,309
75% 2,209
90% 2,780

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

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Men
2,139 EUR
1,857 EUR
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Women
In general, in Estonia, men earn 15.2% 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
5,039.00 EUR
2. IT Director Top Management
4,520.00 EUR
3. Sales Director Top Management
4,392.00 EUR
4. IT Architect Information Technology
4,387.00 EUR
5. Head of the Legal Department Management
4,237.00 EUR
6. Managing Director Top Management
4,088.00 EUR
7. Chief Executive Officer Top Management
4,072.00 EUR
8. Lead developer Information Technology
3,983.00 EUR
9. Technical Director Top Management
3,978.00 EUR
10. Dentist Medicine & Social Care
3,915.00 EUR
11. Economic/Financial Manager Top Management
3,912.00 EUR
12. Marketing Director Top Management
3,864.00 EUR
13. Country Manager/Director Top Management
3,864.00 EUR
14. IC Design Engineer Information Technology
3,862.00 EUR
15. Plant manager Top Management
3,857.00 EUR
16. Logistics Director Top Management
3,851.00 EUR
17. Pilot Transport, Haulage, Logistics
3,780.00 EUR
18. IT Manager Management
3,615.00 EUR
19. Doctor Medicine & Social Care
3,568.00 EUR
20. Finance Manager Management
3,524.00 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
917.00 EUR
2. Chambermaid Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
925.00 EUR
3. Porter, Information Staff General labour
962.00 EUR
4. Assistant Cook Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
992.00 EUR
5. Shelf Stacker/Merchandiser Commerce
1,014.00 EUR
6. Fabric Cutter Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
1,019.00 EUR
7. Postal Delivery Worker Transport, Haulage, Logistics
1,022.00 EUR
8. University Teaching assistant Education, Science & Research
1,029.00 EUR
9. Shop Assistant Commerce
1,043.00 EUR
10. Seamstress Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
1,048.00 EUR
11. Nursery School Teacher Assistant Education, Science & Research
1,048.00 EUR
12. Lifeguard, Swimming Instructor Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,055.00 EUR
13. Baker Agriculture, Food Industry
1,061.00 EUR
14. Cashier Commerce
1,083.00 EUR
15. Tailor Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
1,086.00 EUR
16. Survey Interviewer General labour
1,104.00 EUR
17. Counter Clerk Transport, Haulage, Logistics
1,110.00 EUR
18. Dispensing Optician Medicine & Social Care
1,111.00 EUR
19. Cleaner General labour
1,115.00 EUR
20. Packer Production
1,130.00 EUR

Salaries in selected countries

Total average salary in randomly selected countries.

LithuaniaLithuania
2,059 EUR (net)
LatviaLatvia
1,730 EUR (net)
HungaryHungary
2,183 EUR (gross)
CroatiaCroatia
1,675 EUR (net)

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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Dental Assistant
Medicine & Social Care
Age group
55+
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Montly net salary
2,067 USD
Montly net salary
1,800 EUR
Anually salary
24,804 USD
Anually salary
21,600 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-31 07:42:26
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CAD Specialist
Construction & Real Estate
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Montly net salary
1,698 USD
Montly net salary
1,479 EUR
Anually salary
20,376 USD
Anually salary
17,748 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-31 07:33:42
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Lawyer
Law & Legislation
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Tartumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
1,772 USD
Montly net salary
1,543 EUR
Anually salary
21,264 USD
Anually salary
18,516 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-31 06:05:38
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Secretary
Administration
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Tartumaa
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Montly net salary
1,723 USD
Montly net salary
1,500 EUR
Anually salary
20,676 USD
Anually salary
18,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-30 22:11:54
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Secretary
Administration
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Tartumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
2,148 USD
Montly net salary
1,870 EUR
Anually salary
25,776 USD
Anually salary
22,440 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-30 22:10:32
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Lorry Driver
Transport, Haulage, Logistics
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Ida-Virumaa
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Montly net salary
2,297 USD
Montly net salary
2,000 EUR
Anually salary
27,564 USD
Anually salary
24,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-30 20:50:29
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General Labourer
General labour
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Valgamaa
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Montly net salary
1,158 USD
Montly net salary
1,008 EUR
Anually salary
13,896 USD
Anually salary
12,096 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-30 20:38:36
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Quality Engineer
Quality Management
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Montly net salary
4,230 USD
Montly net salary
3,683 EUR
Anually salary
50,760 USD
Anually salary
44,196 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-30 20:04:33
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Backend developer
Information Technology
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Tartumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
5,168 USD
Montly net salary
4,500 EUR
Anually salary
62,016 USD
Anually salary
54,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-30 20:05:53
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Service Engineer
Production
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
less than a year
Region
Tartumaa
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Montly net salary
1,837 USD
Montly net salary
1,600 EUR
Anually salary
22,044 USD
Anually salary
19,200 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-30 19:18:03
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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 1,988 EUR.

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

The worst-paid positions in the country Estonia are Kitchen Helper, Chambermaid, Porter, Information Staff, Assistant Cook, Shelf Stacker/Merchandiser.

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 13.18% less than men.

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