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Salaries in Estonia

The salary range of employees working in Estonia is, by default, in the range of 1,352.00 USD (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 3,608.00 USD (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:
1,352 - 3,608 USD
10% earn less lthan 1,352 USD
10% earns more than 3,608 USD
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Distribution of employees in Estonia into salary brackets in USD.

Average salary and range in Estonia by age in USD.

<24
 
 
Average 1,941
Median 1,834
10% 1,168
25% 1,450
75% 2,314
90% 2,846
25-34
 
 
Average 2,400
Median 2,260
10% 1,419
25% 1,772
75% 2,872
90% 3,554
35-44
 
 
Average 2,532
Median 2,368
10% 1,444
25% 1,830
75% 3,052
90% 3,826
45-54
 
 
Average 2,407
Median 2,233
10% 1,325
25% 1,702
75% 2,918
90% 3,697
55+
 
 
Average 2,166
Median 2,019
10% 1,216
25% 1,551
75% 2,619
90% 3,297

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

Men
2,537 USD
2,211 USD
Women
In general, in Estonia, men earn 14.7% more than women.

The best paid positions in Estonia

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

1. Leasing Director Leasing
5,993.00 USD
2. IT Director Top Management
5,272.00 USD
3. Sales Director Top Management
5,105.00 USD
4. IT Architect Information Technology
5,076.00 USD
5. Head of the Legal Department Management
5,023.00 USD
6. Technical Director Top Management
4,946.00 USD
7. Dentist Medicine & Social Care
4,920.00 USD
8. Solution architect Information Technology
4,893.00 USD
9. Logistics Director Top Management
4,845.00 USD
10. Lead developer Information Technology
4,774.00 USD
11. Managing Director Top Management
4,764.00 USD
12. Chief Executive Officer Top Management
4,750.00 USD
13. Plant manager Top Management
4,636.00 USD
14. Agile Coach Information Technology
4,623.00 USD
15. Marketing Director Top Management
4,604.00 USD
16. Economic/Financial Manager Top Management
4,553.00 USD
17. Country Manager/Director Top Management
4,509.00 USD
18. IC Design Engineer Information Technology
4,502.00 USD
19. Pilot Transport, Haulage, Logistics
4,452.00 USD
20. Doctor Medicine & Social Care
4,293.00 USD

The worst paid positions in Estonia

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

1. Kitchen Helper Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,087.00 USD
2. Chambermaid Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,121.00 USD
3. Porter, Information Staff General labour
1,161.00 USD
4. Shop Assistant Commerce
1,169.00 USD
5. Assistant Cook Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,190.00 USD
6. Fabric Cutter Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
1,201.00 USD
7. University Teaching assistant Education, Science & Research
1,210.00 USD
8. Postal Delivery Worker Transport, Haulage, Logistics
1,219.00 USD
9. Seamstress Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
1,231.00 USD
10. Counter Clerk Transport, Haulage, Logistics
1,233.00 USD
11. Nursery School Teacher Assistant Education, Science & Research
1,234.00 USD
12. Baker Agriculture, Food Industry
1,268.00 USD
13. Tailor Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
1,272.00 USD
14. Shelf Stacker/Merchandiser Commerce
1,276.00 USD
15. Lifeguard, Swimming Instructor Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,278.00 USD
16. School Caretaker Education, Science & Research
1,283.00 USD
17. Assistant Teacher Education, Science & Research
1,294.00 USD
18. Cashier Commerce
1,306.00 USD
19. Packer Production
1,339.00 USD
20. Survey Interviewer General labour
1,342.00 USD

Salaries in selected countries

Total average salary in randomly selected countries.

LatviaLatvia
2,051 USD (net)
LithuaniaLithuania
2,429 USD (net)
SerbiaSerbia
1,482 USD (net)
Bosnia and HerzegovinaBosnia and Herzegovina
1,124 USD (net)

The newest profiles in the salary survey

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

Male
IT Tester
Information Technology
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
3,879 USD
Montly net salary
3,350 EUR
Anually salary
46,548 USD
Anually salary
40,200 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-09-03 07:50:22
Female
Recruiter
Human Resources
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
1,918 USD
Montly net salary
1,657 EUR
Anually salary
23,016 USD
Anually salary
19,884 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-09-03 04:59:02
Male
Process Engineer
Production
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Pärnumaa
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Montly net salary
2,488 USD
Montly net salary
2,149 EUR
Anually salary
29,856 USD
Anually salary
25,788 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-09-02 21:42:48
Female
Internal Communication Specialist
Marketing, Advertising, PR
Age group
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Tartumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
2,038 USD
Montly net salary
1,760 EUR
Anually salary
24,456 USD
Anually salary
21,120 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-09-02 18:51:29
Male
Machine Operator, Machinist
Mechanical Engineering
Age group
Work experience:
less than a year
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Montly net salary
1,619 USD
Montly net salary
1,398 EUR
Anually salary
19,428 USD
Anually salary
16,776 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-09-02 17:53:27
Female
Purchasing Manager
Management
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Montly net salary
2,316 USD
Montly net salary
2,000 EUR
Anually salary
27,792 USD
Anually salary
24,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-09-02 17:04:53
Male
Design Engineer
Car Industry
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Montly net salary
2,779 USD
Montly net salary
2,400 EUR
Anually salary
33,348 USD
Anually salary
28,800 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-09-02 16:05:16
Female
HR Manager
Management
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Montly net salary
2,837 USD
Montly net salary
2,450 EUR
Anually salary
34,044 USD
Anually salary
29,400 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-09-02 13:45:56
Female
Nurse
Medicine & Social Care
Age group
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
2,431 USD
Montly net salary
2,100 EUR
Anually salary
29,172 USD
Anually salary
25,200 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-09-02 13:31:21
Male
Programmer
Information Technology
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Tartumaa
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Montly net salary
2,605 USD
Montly net salary
2,250 EUR
Anually salary
31,260 USD
Anually salary
27,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-09-02 13:28:54
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Frequently asked Questions

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

The total net average salary for job positions in the country based on Palgad.ee data in Estonia is 2,383 USD.

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, Shop Assistant, 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 12.85% less than men.

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