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Salaries in Estonia

The salary range of employees working in Estonia is, by default, in the range of 1,302.00 USD (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 3,473.00 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:
1,302 - 3,473 USD
10% earn less lthan 1,302 USD
10% earns more than 3,473 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 1,873
Median 1,773
10% 1,136
25% 1,404
75% 2,229
90% 2,737
25-34
 
 
Average 2,331
Median 2,196
10% 1,377
25% 1,721
75% 2,790
90% 3,456
35-44
 
 
Average 2,458
Median 2,299
10% 1,403
25% 1,777
75% 2,962
90% 3,710
45-54
 
 
Average 2,338
Median 2,170
10% 1,279
25% 1,648
75% 2,840
90% 3,605
55+
 
 
Average 2,111
Median 1,968
10% 1,187
25% 1,511
75% 2,550
90% 3,209

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

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Men
2,469 USD
2,143 USD
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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 (USD).

1. Leasing Director Leasing
5,817.00 USD
2. IT Director Top Management
5,223.00 USD
3. Sales Director Top Management
5,075.00 USD
4. IT Architect Information Technology
5,067.00 USD
5. Head of the Legal Department Management
4,893.00 USD
6. Managing Director Top Management
4,723.00 USD
7. Chief Executive Officer Top Management
4,705.00 USD
8. Lead developer Information Technology
4,600.00 USD
9. Technical Director Top Management
4,597.00 USD
10. Economic/Financial Manager Top Management
4,520.00 USD
11. Dentist Medicine & Social Care
4,510.00 USD
12. Marketing Director Top Management
4,465.00 USD
13. Country Manager/Director Top Management
4,465.00 USD
14. IC Design Engineer Information Technology
4,461.00 USD
15. Plant manager Top Management
4,457.00 USD
16. Logistics Director Top Management
4,449.00 USD
17. Pilot Transport, Haulage, Logistics
4,362.00 USD
18. IT Manager Management
4,175.00 USD
19. Doctor Medicine & Social Care
4,110.00 USD
20. Finance Manager Management
4,069.00 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
1,111.00 USD
4. Assistant Cook Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,147.00 USD
5. Shelf Stacker/Merchandiser Commerce
1,169.00 USD
6. Fabric Cutter Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
1,177.00 USD
7. Postal Delivery Worker Transport, Haulage, Logistics
1,180.00 USD
8. University Teaching assistant Education, Science & Research
1,188.00 USD
9. Shop Assistant Commerce
1,203.00 USD
10. Nursery School Teacher Assistant Education, Science & Research
1,209.00 USD
11. Seamstress Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
1,210.00 USD
12. Lifeguard, Swimming Instructor Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,220.00 USD
13. Baker Agriculture, Food Industry
1,225.00 USD
14. Cashier Commerce
1,249.00 USD
15. Tailor Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
1,253.00 USD
16. Survey Interviewer General labour
1,275.00 USD
17. Dispensing Optician Medicine & Social Care
1,280.00 USD
18. Counter Clerk Transport, Haulage, Logistics
1,281.00 USD
19. Cleaner General labour
1,288.00 USD
20. Packer Production
1,303.00 USD

Salaries in selected countries

Total average salary in randomly selected countries.

LithuaniaLithuania
2,384 USD (net)
LatviaLatvia
1,996 USD (net)
SerbiaSerbia
1,433 USD (net)
MacedoniaMacedonia
883 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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Project Manager
Management
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
less than a year
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Montly net salary
2,305 USD
Montly net salary
2,000 EUR
Anually salary
27,660 USD
Anually salary
24,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-04-08 01:08:40
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Financial Analyst
Economy, Finance, Accountancy
Age group
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
1,959 USD
Montly net salary
1,700 EUR
Anually salary
23,508 USD
Anually salary
20,400 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-04-08 00:00:51
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Sales Manager
Management
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Montly net salary
2,017 USD
Montly net salary
1,750 EUR
Anually salary
24,204 USD
Anually salary
21,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-04-07 22:18:32
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Technologist
Production
Age group
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
2,075 USD
Montly net salary
1,800 EUR
Anually salary
24,900 USD
Anually salary
21,600 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-04-07 21:59:36
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Agricultural Equipment Operator
Agriculture, Food Industry
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Valgamaa
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Montly net salary
1,888 USD
Montly net salary
1,638 EUR
Anually salary
22,656 USD
Anually salary
19,656 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-04-07 21:34:24
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Estate Agent
Construction & Real Estate
Age group
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
1,844 USD
Montly net salary
1,600 EUR
Anually salary
22,128 USD
Anually salary
19,200 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-04-07 21:27:30
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CNC Machine Setter
Mechanical Engineering
Age group
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Pärnumaa
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Montly net salary
2,420 USD
Montly net salary
2,100 EUR
Anually salary
29,040 USD
Anually salary
25,200 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-04-07 20:58:39
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Pharmacist
Pharmaceutical Industry
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
2,420 USD
Montly net salary
2,100 EUR
Anually salary
29,040 USD
Anually salary
25,200 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-04-07 20:36:15
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Cook
Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
Age group
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
Secondary without school-leaving examination
Montly net salary
1,383 USD
Montly net salary
1,200 EUR
Anually salary
16,596 USD
Anually salary
14,400 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-04-07 20:20:35
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Digital marketing manager
Marketing, Advertising, PR
Age group
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Montly net salary
3,630 USD
Montly net salary
3,150 EUR
Anually salary
43,560 USD
Anually salary
37,800 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-04-07 20:23:10
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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 2,295 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 13.20% less than men.

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