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Salaries in Estonia

The salary range of employees working in Estonia is, by default, in the range of 1,127.00 EUR (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 3,004.00 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:
1,127 - 3,004 EUR
10% earn less lthan 1,127 EUR
10% earns more than 3,004 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 1,620
Median 1,534
10% 983
25% 1,214
75% 1,928
90% 2,368
25-34
 
 
Average 2,017
Median 1,899
10% 1,191
25% 1,489
75% 2,414
90% 2,990
35-44
 
 
Average 2,126
Median 1,988
10% 1,213
25% 1,537
75% 2,562
90% 3,209
45-54
 
 
Average 2,023
Median 1,877
10% 1,106
25% 1,426
75% 2,457
90% 3,119
55+
 
 
Average 1,826
Median 1,703
10% 1,026
25% 1,307
75% 2,206
90% 2,776

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

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Men
2,136 EUR
1,854 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
5,032.00 EUR
2. IT Director Top Management
4,508.00 EUR
3. Sales Director Top Management
4,381.00 EUR
4. IT Architect Information Technology
4,377.00 EUR
5. Head of the Legal Department Management
4,228.00 EUR
6. Managing Director Top Management
4,077.00 EUR
7. Chief Executive Officer Top Management
4,061.00 EUR
8. Lead developer Information Technology
3,974.00 EUR
9. Technical Director Top Management
3,968.00 EUR
10. Dentist Medicine & Social Care
3,918.00 EUR
11. Economic/Financial Manager Top Management
3,902.00 EUR
12. IC Design Engineer Information Technology
3,854.00 EUR
13. Marketing Director Top Management
3,854.00 EUR
14. Country Manager/Director Top Management
3,854.00 EUR
15. Plant manager Top Management
3,847.00 EUR
16. Logistics Director Top Management
3,841.00 EUR
17. Pilot Transport, Haulage, Logistics
3,775.00 EUR
18. IT Manager Management
3,608.00 EUR
19. Doctor Medicine & Social Care
3,570.00 EUR
20. Finance Manager Management
3,516.00 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
914.00 EUR
2. Chambermaid Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
922.00 EUR
3. Porter, Information Staff General labour
960.00 EUR
4. Assistant Cook Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
989.00 EUR
5. Shelf Stacker/Merchandiser Commerce
1,013.00 EUR
6. Fabric Cutter Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
1,017.00 EUR
7. Postal Delivery Worker Transport, Haulage, Logistics
1,021.00 EUR
8. University Teaching assistant Education, Science & Research
1,028.00 EUR
9. Shop Assistant Commerce
1,043.00 EUR
10. Seamstress Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
1,047.00 EUR
11. Nursery School Teacher Assistant Education, Science & Research
1,047.00 EUR
12. Lifeguard, Swimming Instructor Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,052.00 EUR
13. Baker Agriculture, Food Industry
1,059.00 EUR
14. Cashier Commerce
1,083.00 EUR
15. Tailor Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
1,084.00 EUR
16. Survey Interviewer General labour
1,102.00 EUR
17. Counter Clerk Transport, Haulage, Logistics
1,108.00 EUR
18. Cleaner General labour
1,112.00 EUR
19. Dispensing Optician Medicine & Social Care
1,112.00 EUR
20. Packer Production
1,129.00 EUR

Salaries in selected countries

Total average salary in randomly selected countries.

LithuaniaLithuania
2,050 EUR (net)
LatviaLatvia
1,728 EUR (net)
MacedoniaMacedonia
761 EUR (net)
SerbiaSerbia
1,222 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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Webmaster
Information Technology
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
2,482 USD
Montly net salary
2,100 EUR
Anually salary
29,784 USD
Anually salary
25,200 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-02-05 15:28:00
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Project Assistant
Administration
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
less than a year
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
2,044 USD
Montly net salary
1,729 EUR
Anually salary
24,528 USD
Anually salary
20,748 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-02-05 15:27:10
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Product owner
Management
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Montly net salary
2,438 USD
Montly net salary
2,063 EUR
Anually salary
29,256 USD
Anually salary
24,756 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-02-05 15:15:54
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Machine Fitter
Mechanical Engineering
Age group
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Ida-Virumaa
Education:
Primary education
Montly net salary
1,891 USD
Montly net salary
1,600 EUR
Anually salary
22,692 USD
Anually salary
19,200 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-02-05 14:43:55
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Laboratory Technician
Education, Science & Research
Age group
55+
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Montly net salary
1,537 USD
Montly net salary
1,300 EUR
Anually salary
18,444 USD
Anually salary
15,600 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-02-05 14:40:31
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Sales Manager
Management
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
2,837 USD
Montly net salary
2,400 EUR
Anually salary
34,044 USD
Anually salary
28,800 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-02-05 14:37:26
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Advisor
Public Administration, Self-governance
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
less than a year
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Montly net salary
2,502 USD
Montly net salary
2,117 EUR
Anually salary
30,024 USD
Anually salary
25,404 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-02-05 13:50:57
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Product Marketing Manager
Commerce
Age group
45-54
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Montly net salary
1,655 USD
Montly net salary
1,400 EUR
Anually salary
19,860 USD
Anually salary
16,800 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-02-05 13:50:56
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Baker
Agriculture, Food Industry
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Montly net salary
1,011 USD
Montly net salary
855 EUR
Anually salary
12,132 USD
Anually salary
10,260 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-02-05 13:11:25
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Junior Accountant
Economy, Finance, Accountancy
Age group
45-54
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Montly net salary
2,128 USD
Montly net salary
1,800 EUR
Anually salary
25,536 USD
Anually salary
21,600 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-02-05 13:04:24
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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 1,985 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 13.20% less than men.

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