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Salaries in Estonia

The salary range of employees working in Estonia is, by default, in the range of 1,296.00 USD (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 3,463.00 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:
1,296 - 3,463 USD
10% earn less lthan 1,296 USD
10% earns more than 3,463 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 1,870
Median 1,767
10% 1,128
25% 1,396
75% 2,226
90% 2,739
25-34
 
 
Average 2,321
Median 2,185
10% 1,371
25% 1,714
75% 2,778
90% 3,439
35-44
 
 
Average 2,451
Median 2,292
10% 1,396
25% 1,768
75% 2,954
90% 3,702
45-54
 
 
Average 2,327
Median 2,162
10% 1,281
25% 1,646
75% 2,825
90% 3,581
55+
 
 
Average 2,103
Median 1,961
10% 1,180
25% 1,505
75% 2,543
90% 3,204

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

Men
2,456 USD
2,140 USD
Women
In general, in Estonia, men earn 14.8% 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
5,796.00 USD
2. IT Director Top Management
5,108.00 USD
3. IT Architect Information Technology
5,031.00 USD
4. Sales Director Top Management
4,954.00 USD
5. Solution architect Information Technology
4,952.00 USD
6. Head of the Legal Department Management
4,866.00 USD
7. Technical Director Top Management
4,773.00 USD
8. Chief Executive Officer Top Management
4,628.00 USD
9. Dentist Medicine & Social Care
4,574.00 USD
10. Lead developer Information Technology
4,550.00 USD
11. Managing Director Top Management
4,547.00 USD
12. Logistics Director Top Management
4,538.00 USD
13. Plant manager Top Management
4,495.00 USD
14. Agile Coach Information Technology
4,475.00 USD
15. Marketing Director Top Management
4,474.00 USD
16. Country Manager/Director Top Management
4,404.00 USD
17. IC Design Engineer Information Technology
4,379.00 USD
18. Economic/Financial Manager Top Management
4,315.00 USD
19. Doctor Medicine & Social Care
4,205.00 USD
20. SRE – Site Reliability Engineer Information Technology
4,127.00 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
1,028.00 USD
2. Chambermaid Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,060.00 USD
3. Porter, Information Staff General labour
1,108.00 USD
4. Counter Clerk Transport, Haulage, Logistics
1,136.00 USD
5. Assistant Cook Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,145.00 USD
6. Postal Delivery Worker Transport, Haulage, Logistics
1,172.00 USD
7. Fabric Cutter Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
1,174.00 USD
8. University Teaching assistant Education, Science & Research
1,176.00 USD
9. Shop Assistant Commerce
1,189.00 USD
10. Seamstress Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
1,198.00 USD
11. Lifeguard, Swimming Instructor Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,209.00 USD
12. Nursery School Teacher Assistant Education, Science & Research
1,210.00 USD
13. Baker Agriculture, Food Industry
1,223.00 USD
14. Tailor Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
1,240.00 USD
15. Shelf Stacker/Merchandiser Commerce
1,252.00 USD
16. Cashier Commerce
1,259.00 USD
17. Survey Interviewer General labour
1,263.00 USD
18. Assistant Teacher Education, Science & Research
1,267.00 USD
19. School Caretaker Education, Science & Research
1,291.00 USD
20. Dispensing Optician Medicine & Social Care
1,307.00 USD

Salaries in selected countries

Total average salary in randomly selected countries.

LithuaniaLithuania
2,387 USD (net)
LatviaLatvia
1,993 USD (net)
Czech RepublicCzech Republic
2,739 USD (gross)
Bosnia and HerzegovinaBosnia and Herzegovina
1,101 USD (net)

The newest profiles in the salary survey

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

Female
Customer Support Specialist
Customer Support
Age group
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Montly net salary
1,254 USD
Montly net salary
1,100 EUR
Anually salary
15,048 USD
Anually salary
13,200 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-06-11 22:34:14
Female
Financial Analyst
Economy, Finance, Accountancy
Age group
45-54
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Montly net salary
2,850 USD
Montly net salary
2,500 EUR
Anually salary
34,200 USD
Anually salary
30,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-06-11 21:43:29
Male
Welder
Construction & Real Estate
Age group
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Tartumaa
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Montly net salary
2,052 USD
Montly net salary
1,800 EUR
Anually salary
24,624 USD
Anually salary
21,600 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-06-11 21:30:27
Male
IT/Technical Support Specialist
Information Technology
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Viljandimaa
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Montly net salary
1,824 USD
Montly net salary
1,600 EUR
Anually salary
21,888 USD
Anually salary
19,200 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-06-11 21:24:21
Female
Loss Adjuster
Insurance
Age group
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
1,901 USD
Montly net salary
1,667 EUR
Anually salary
22,812 USD
Anually salary
20,004 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-06-11 20:46:53
Male
Structural Engineer
Construction & Real Estate
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Tartumaa
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Montly net salary
1,377 USD
Montly net salary
1,208 EUR
Anually salary
16,524 USD
Anually salary
14,496 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-06-11 20:43:30
Female
Controller
Economy, Finance, Accountancy
Age group
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Montly net salary
3,800 USD
Montly net salary
3,333 EUR
Anually salary
45,600 USD
Anually salary
39,996 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-06-11 20:36:37
Male
Product owner
Management
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
3,683 USD
Montly net salary
3,230 EUR
Anually salary
44,196 USD
Anually salary
38,760 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-06-11 20:32:32
Male
Construction worker
Construction & Real Estate
Age group
Work experience:
less than a year
Region
Tartumaa
Education:
Primary education
Montly net salary
1,532 USD
Montly net salary
1,344 EUR
Anually salary
18,384 USD
Anually salary
16,128 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-06-11 19:41:41
Male
Chief Accountant
Economy, Finance, Accountancy
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Montly net salary
3,346 USD
Montly net salary
2,935 EUR
Anually salary
40,152 USD
Anually salary
35,220 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-06-11 18:36:14
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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 2,286 USD.

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

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 12.87% less than men.

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