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Salaries in Estonia

The salary range of employees working in Estonia is, by default, in the range of 1,332.00 USD (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 3,560.00 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:
1,332 - 3,560 USD
10% earn less lthan 1,332 USD
10% earns more than 3,560 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 1,923
Median 1,816
10% 1,159
25% 1,435
75% 2,288
90% 2,816
25-34
 
 
Average 2,386
Median 2,246
10% 1,410
25% 1,762
75% 2,855
90% 3,535
35-44
 
 
Average 2,520
Median 2,356
10% 1,435
25% 1,818
75% 3,037
90% 3,806
45-54
 
 
Average 2,393
Median 2,222
10% 1,317
25% 1,692
75% 2,904
90% 3,681
55+
 
 
Average 2,162
Median 2,016
10% 1,213
25% 1,547
75% 2,614
90% 3,293

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

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Men
2,524 USD
2,200 USD
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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
5,958.00 USD
2. IT Director Top Management
5,242.00 USD
3. IT Architect Information Technology
5,167.00 USD
4. Solution architect Information Technology
5,086.00 USD
5. Sales Director Top Management
5,084.00 USD
6. Head of the Legal Department Management
4,998.00 USD
7. Technical Director Top Management
4,898.00 USD
8. Chief Executive Officer Top Management
4,750.00 USD
9. Dentist Medicine & Social Care
4,724.00 USD
10. Lead developer Information Technology
4,673.00 USD
11. Managing Director Top Management
4,667.00 USD
12. Logistics Director Top Management
4,657.00 USD
13. Plant manager Top Management
4,613.00 USD
14. Agile Coach Information Technology
4,596.00 USD
15. Marketing Director Top Management
4,592.00 USD
16. Country Manager/Director Top Management
4,520.00 USD
17. IC Design Engineer Information Technology
4,497.00 USD
18. Economic/Financial Manager Top Management
4,429.00 USD
19. Doctor Medicine & Social Care
4,343.00 USD
20. SRE – Site Reliability Engineer Information Technology
4,239.00 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
1,054.00 USD
2. Chambermaid Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,087.00 USD
3. Porter, Information Staff General labour
1,137.00 USD
4. Counter Clerk Transport, Haulage, Logistics
1,169.00 USD
5. Assistant Cook Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,173.00 USD
6. Fabric Cutter Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
1,206.00 USD
7. Postal Delivery Worker Transport, Haulage, Logistics
1,206.00 USD
8. University Teaching assistant Education, Science & Research
1,211.00 USD
9. Shop Assistant Commerce
1,226.00 USD
10. Seamstress Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
1,231.00 USD
11. Lifeguard, Swimming Instructor Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,240.00 USD
12. Nursery School Teacher Assistant Education, Science & Research
1,246.00 USD
13. Baker Agriculture, Food Industry
1,256.00 USD
14. Tailor Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
1,275.00 USD
15. Shelf Stacker/Merchandiser Commerce
1,291.00 USD
16. Survey Interviewer General labour
1,297.00 USD
17. Cashier Commerce
1,297.00 USD
18. Assistant Teacher Education, Science & Research
1,304.00 USD
19. School Caretaker Education, Science & Research
1,329.00 USD
20. Cleaner General labour
1,344.00 USD

Salaries in selected countries

Total average salary in randomly selected countries.

LithuaniaLithuania
2,441 USD (net)
LatviaLatvia
2,050 USD (net)
Czech RepublicCzech Republic
2,800 USD (gross)
RomaniaRomania
1,705 USD (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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Electrical Engineer
Electrical & Power Engineering
Age group
Work experience:
less than a year
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
2,642 USD
Montly net salary
2,247 EUR
Anually salary
31,704 USD
Anually salary
26,964 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-04-21 23:05:26
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Veterinary Technician
Medicine & Social Care
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Raplamaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
1,411 USD
Montly net salary
1,200 EUR
Anually salary
16,932 USD
Anually salary
14,400 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-04-21 22:40:39
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Logistics Clerk
Transport, Haulage, Logistics
Age group
Work experience:
less than a year
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Montly net salary
1,764 USD
Montly net salary
1,500 EUR
Anually salary
21,168 USD
Anually salary
18,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-04-21 22:19:00
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Business Development Manager
Management
Age group
Work experience:
less than a year
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
2,587 USD
Montly net salary
2,200 EUR
Anually salary
31,044 USD
Anually salary
26,400 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-04-21 22:21:04
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HR Officer
Human Resources
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
1,646 USD
Montly net salary
1,400 EUR
Anually salary
19,752 USD
Anually salary
16,800 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-04-21 22:00:19
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Process Engineer
Production
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
2,393 USD
Montly net salary
2,035 EUR
Anually salary
28,716 USD
Anually salary
24,420 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-04-21 20:44:20
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IT Security Specialist
Information Technology
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Pärnumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
3,528 USD
Montly net salary
3,000 EUR
Anually salary
42,336 USD
Anually salary
36,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-04-21 20:26:17
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IT Security Specialist
Information Technology
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Pärnumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
3,528 USD
Montly net salary
3,000 EUR
Anually salary
42,336 USD
Anually salary
36,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-04-21 20:26:15
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Refrigeration Mechanic
Construction & Real Estate
Age group
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Tartumaa
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Montly net salary
2,284 USD
Montly net salary
1,942 EUR
Anually salary
27,408 USD
Anually salary
23,304 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-04-21 20:21:33
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Labourer
Production
Age group
55+
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Pärnumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
1,129 USD
Montly net salary
960 EUR
Anually salary
13,548 USD
Anually salary
11,520 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-04-21 19:59:26
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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 2,350 USD.

The best-paid positions in the country Estonia are Leasing Director, IT Director, IT Architect, Solution architect, Sales Director.

The worst-paid positions in the country Estonia are Kitchen Helper, Chambermaid, Porter, Information Staff, Counter Clerk, 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 12.84% less than men.

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