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Salaries in Estonia

The salary range of employees working in Estonia is, by default, in the range of 1,304.00 USD (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 3,478.00 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:
1,304 - 3,478 USD
10% earn less lthan 1,304 USD
10% earns more than 3,478 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 1,875
Median 1,776
10% 1,138
25% 1,406
75% 2,232
90% 2,741
25-34
 
 
Average 2,335
Median 2,199
10% 1,379
25% 1,724
75% 2,795
90% 3,461
35-44
 
 
Average 2,461
Median 2,302
10% 1,405
25% 1,780
75% 2,967
90% 3,715
45-54
 
 
Average 2,342
Median 2,173
10% 1,281
25% 1,651
75% 2,845
90% 3,611
55+
 
 
Average 2,114
Median 1,972
10% 1,188
25% 1,514
75% 2,554
90% 3,214

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

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Men
2,473 USD
2,147 USD
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 (USD).

1. Leasing Director Leasing
5,826.00 USD
2. IT Director Top Management
5,226.00 USD
3. Sales Director Top Management
5,078.00 USD
4. IT Architect Information Technology
5,072.00 USD
5. Head of the Legal Department Management
4,898.00 USD
6. Managing Director Top Management
4,726.00 USD
7. Chief Executive Officer Top Management
4,708.00 USD
8. Lead developer Information Technology
4,605.00 USD
9. Technical Director Top Management
4,599.00 USD
10. Dentist Medicine & Social Care
4,527.00 USD
11. Economic/Financial Manager Top Management
4,523.00 USD
12. Marketing Director Top Management
4,468.00 USD
13. Country Manager/Director Top Management
4,467.00 USD
14. IC Design Engineer Information Technology
4,465.00 USD
15. Plant manager Top Management
4,459.00 USD
16. Logistics Director Top Management
4,452.00 USD
17. Pilot Transport, Haulage, Logistics
4,370.00 USD
18. IT Manager Management
4,180.00 USD
19. Doctor Medicine & Social Care
4,125.00 USD
20. Finance Manager Management
4,074.00 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
1,060.00 USD
2. Chambermaid Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,070.00 USD
3. Porter, Information Staff General labour
1,112.00 USD
4. Assistant Cook Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,147.00 USD
5. Shelf Stacker/Merchandiser Commerce
1,172.00 USD
6. Fabric Cutter Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
1,178.00 USD
7. Postal Delivery Worker Transport, Haulage, Logistics
1,182.00 USD
8. University Teaching assistant Education, Science & Research
1,190.00 USD
9. Shop Assistant Commerce
1,206.00 USD
10. Seamstress Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
1,212.00 USD
11. Nursery School Teacher Assistant Education, Science & Research
1,212.00 USD
12. Lifeguard, Swimming Instructor Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,220.00 USD
13. Baker Agriculture, Food Industry
1,226.00 USD
14. Cashier Commerce
1,252.00 USD
15. Tailor Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
1,255.00 USD
16. Survey Interviewer General labour
1,276.00 USD
17. Counter Clerk Transport, Haulage, Logistics
1,283.00 USD
18. Dispensing Optician Medicine & Social Care
1,285.00 USD
19. Cleaner General labour
1,289.00 USD
20. Packer Production
1,306.00 USD

Salaries in selected countries

Total average salary in randomly selected countries.

LithuaniaLithuania
2,381 USD (net)
LatviaLatvia
2,000 USD (net)
BulgariaBulgaria
1,792 USD (net)
PolandPoland
3,060 USD (gross)

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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Accountant
Economy, Finance, Accountancy
Age group
45-54
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
2,197 USD
Montly net salary
1,900 EUR
Anually salary
26,364 USD
Anually salary
22,800 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-07 18:22:51
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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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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 2,298 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, 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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