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Salaries in Estonia

The salary range of employees working in Estonia is, by default, in the range of 1,130.00 EUR (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 3,014.00 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:
1,130 - 3,014 EUR
10% earn less lthan 1,130 EUR
10% earns more than 3,014 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 1,625
Median 1,539
10% 986
25% 1,218
75% 1,934
90% 2,375
25-34
 
 
Average 2,023
Median 1,905
10% 1,195
25% 1,493
75% 2,421
90% 2,999
35-44
 
 
Average 2,132
Median 1,995
10% 1,217
25% 1,542
75% 2,570
90% 3,219
45-54
 
 
Average 2,029
Median 1,883
10% 1,110
25% 1,430
75% 2,464
90% 3,128
55+
 
 
Average 1,832
Median 1,708
10% 1,030
25% 1,311
75% 2,212
90% 2,785

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

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Men
2,142 EUR
1,860 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
2,068 EUR (net)
LatviaLatvia
1,732 EUR (net)
BulgariaBulgaria
1,564 EUR (net)
RomaniaRomania
1,468 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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Warehouse Manager
Management
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Tartumaa
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Montly net salary
2,070 USD
Montly net salary
1,800 EUR
Anually salary
24,840 USD
Anually salary
21,600 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-04-01 05:52:27
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Machine Setter
Production
Age group
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Tartumaa
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Montly net salary
2,633 USD
Montly net salary
2,290 EUR
Anually salary
31,596 USD
Anually salary
27,480 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-04-01 04:55:58
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Software Engineer
Information Technology
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
4,484 USD
Montly net salary
3,900 EUR
Anually salary
53,808 USD
Anually salary
46,800 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-31 23:46:17
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Machine Operator
Production
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Viljandimaa
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Montly net salary
1,043 USD
Montly net salary
907 EUR
Anually salary
12,516 USD
Anually salary
10,884 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-31 21:30:15
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Restorer/Conservator
Arts & Culture
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Tartumaa
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Montly net salary
1,702 USD
Montly net salary
1,480 EUR
Anually salary
20,424 USD
Anually salary
17,760 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-31 20:54:38
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Project Assistant
Administration
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
1,991 USD
Montly net salary
1,732 EUR
Anually salary
23,892 USD
Anually salary
20,784 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-31 20:40:25
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Archivist, Registry Administrator
Administration
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Montly net salary
1,473 USD
Montly net salary
1,281 EUR
Anually salary
17,676 USD
Anually salary
15,372 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-31 20:26:56
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IT Product Manager
Information Technology
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Montly net salary
4,111 USD
Montly net salary
3,575 EUR
Anually salary
49,332 USD
Anually salary
42,900 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-31 19:45:44
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Data entry operator
Administration
Age group
45-54
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Montly net salary
1,840 USD
Montly net salary
1,600 EUR
Anually salary
22,080 USD
Anually salary
19,200 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-31 19:22:40
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Office Manager
Administration
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Montly net salary
1,540 USD
Montly net salary
1,339 EUR
Anually salary
18,480 USD
Anually salary
16,068 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-31 18:33:38
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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 1,991 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 13.17% less than men.

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