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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
Woman icon
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)
Bosnia and HerzegovinaBosnia and Herzegovina
963 EUR (net)
SerbiaSerbia
1,233 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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Archivist, Registry Administrator
Administration
Age group
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Montly net salary
1,965 USD
Montly net salary
1,700 EUR
Anually salary
23,580 USD
Anually salary
20,400 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-07 15:30:46
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Machine Operator
Production
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Järvamaa
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Montly net salary
1,161 USD
Montly net salary
1,004 EUR
Anually salary
13,932 USD
Anually salary
12,048 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-07 15:18:16
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Chief Accountant
Economy, Finance, Accountancy
Age group
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
2,890 USD
Montly net salary
2,500 EUR
Anually salary
34,680 USD
Anually salary
30,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-07 15:16:27
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Internal Communication Specialist
Marketing, Advertising, PR
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Pärnumaa
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Montly net salary
2,023 USD
Montly net salary
1,750 EUR
Anually salary
24,276 USD
Anually salary
21,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-07 13:42:40
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Pastry Chef, Confectioner
Agriculture, Food Industry
Age group
45-54
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Montly net salary
1,813 USD
Montly net salary
1,568 EUR
Anually salary
21,756 USD
Anually salary
18,816 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-07 13:40:32
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Lawyer
Law & Legislation
Age group
45-54
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Pärnumaa
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Montly net salary
2,479 USD
Montly net salary
2,144 EUR
Anually salary
29,748 USD
Anually salary
25,728 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-07 15:14:42
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Structural Engineer
Construction & Real Estate
Age group
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Tartumaa
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Montly net salary
2,312 USD
Montly net salary
2,000 EUR
Anually salary
27,744 USD
Anually salary
24,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-07 12:36:15
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Librarian
Education, Science & Research
Age group
45-54
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Pärnumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
2,078 USD
Montly net salary
1,797 EUR
Anually salary
24,936 USD
Anually salary
21,564 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-07 11:54:40
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Data analyst
Economy, Finance, Accountancy
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Montly net salary
3,857 USD
Montly net salary
3,336 EUR
Anually salary
46,284 USD
Anually salary
40,032 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-07 11:12:59
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Special Needs Teacher
Education, Science & Research
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Viljandimaa
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Montly net salary
2,043 USD
Montly net salary
1,767 EUR
Anually salary
24,516 USD
Anually salary
21,204 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-07 09:05:46
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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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