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Salaries in Estonia

The salary range of employees working in Estonia is, by default, in the range of 1,313.00 USD (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 3,507.00 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:
1,313 - 3,507 USD
10% earn less lthan 1,313 USD
10% earns more than 3,507 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 1,894
Median 1,789
10% 1,142
25% 1,414
75% 2,254
90% 2,774
25-34
 
 
Average 2,350
Median 2,213
10% 1,389
25% 1,736
75% 2,813
90% 3,483
35-44
 
 
Average 2,482
Median 2,321
10% 1,414
25% 1,791
75% 2,992
90% 3,749
45-54
 
 
Average 2,357
Median 2,189
10% 1,297
25% 1,667
75% 2,861
90% 3,627
55+
 
 
Average 2,130
Median 1,986
10% 1,195
25% 1,524
75% 2,576
90% 3,244

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

Men
2,487 USD
2,167 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
5,869.00 USD
2. IT Director Top Management
5,172.00 USD
3. IT Architect Information Technology
5,088.00 USD
4. Sales Director Top Management
5,016.00 USD
5. Solution architect Information Technology
5,008.00 USD
6. Head of the Legal Department Management
4,930.00 USD
7. Technical Director Top Management
4,832.00 USD
8. Chief Executive Officer Top Management
4,686.00 USD
9. Dentist Medicine & Social Care
4,625.00 USD
10. Managing Director Top Management
4,604.00 USD
11. Lead developer Information Technology
4,602.00 USD
12. Logistics Director Top Management
4,595.00 USD
13. Plant manager Top Management
4,552.00 USD
14. Marketing Director Top Management
4,530.00 USD
15. Agile Coach Information Technology
4,526.00 USD
16. Country Manager/Director Top Management
4,459.00 USD
17. IC Design Engineer Information Technology
4,428.00 USD
18. Economic/Financial Manager Top Management
4,369.00 USD
19. Doctor Medicine & Social Care
4,253.00 USD
20. SRE – Site Reliability Engineer Information Technology
4,174.00 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
1,044.00 USD
2. Chambermaid Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,077.00 USD
3. Porter, Information Staff General labour
1,126.00 USD
4. Counter Clerk Transport, Haulage, Logistics
1,149.00 USD
5. Assistant Cook Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,162.00 USD
6. Postal Delivery Worker Transport, Haulage, Logistics
1,185.00 USD
7. Fabric Cutter Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
1,187.00 USD
8. University Teaching assistant Education, Science & Research
1,187.00 USD
9. Shop Assistant Commerce
1,202.00 USD
10. Seamstress Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
1,212.00 USD
11. Nursery School Teacher Assistant Education, Science & Research
1,222.00 USD
12. Lifeguard, Swimming Instructor Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,228.00 USD
13. Baker Agriculture, Food Industry
1,239.00 USD
14. Tailor Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
1,255.00 USD
15. Shelf Stacker/Merchandiser Commerce
1,266.00 USD
16. Cashier Commerce
1,272.00 USD
17. Assistant Teacher Education, Science & Research
1,279.00 USD
18. Survey Interviewer General labour
1,284.00 USD
19. School Caretaker Education, Science & Research
1,304.00 USD
20. Packer Production
1,322.00 USD

Salaries in selected countries

Total average salary in randomly selected countries.

LithuaniaLithuania
2,407 USD (net)
LatviaLatvia
2,014 USD (net)
PolandPoland
3,040 USD (gross)
HungaryHungary
2,831 USD (gross)

The newest profiles in the salary survey

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

Male
Car Mechanic
Car Industry
Age group
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
Secondary without school-leaving examination
Montly net salary
1,539 USD
Montly net salary
1,344 EUR
Anually salary
18,468 USD
Anually salary
16,128 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-07-05 05:46:55
Male
Chef
Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Montly net salary
2,061 USD
Montly net salary
1,800 EUR
Anually salary
24,732 USD
Anually salary
21,600 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-07-05 02:39:02
Female
Secretary
Administration
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Montly net salary
1,428 USD
Montly net salary
1,247 EUR
Anually salary
17,136 USD
Anually salary
14,964 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-07-04 21:46:26
Male
Anesthetist
Medicine & Social Care
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Montly net salary
6,525 USD
Montly net salary
5,700 EUR
Anually salary
78,300 USD
Anually salary
68,400 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-07-04 21:21:51
Male
Data scientist
Information Technology
Age group
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Montly net salary
2,519 USD
Montly net salary
2,200 EUR
Anually salary
30,228 USD
Anually salary
26,400 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-07-04 20:27:25
Female
Teacher
Education, Science & Research
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Tartumaa
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Montly net salary
2,303 USD
Montly net salary
2,012 EUR
Anually salary
27,636 USD
Anually salary
24,144 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-07-04 20:26:23
Male
IT System Administrator
Information Technology
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Montly net salary
2,517 USD
Montly net salary
2,199 EUR
Anually salary
30,204 USD
Anually salary
26,388 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-07-04 16:34:25
Female
Pharmacist
Pharmaceutical Industry
Age group
55+
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Jõgevamaa
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Montly net salary
2,061 USD
Montly net salary
1,800 EUR
Anually salary
24,732 USD
Anually salary
21,600 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-07-04 13:44:10
Male
Project Manager
Management
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Pärnumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
2,061 USD
Montly net salary
1,800 EUR
Anually salary
24,732 USD
Anually salary
21,600 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-07-04 12:15:00
Female
Online shop administrator
Commerce
Age group
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Montly net salary
1,374 USD
Montly net salary
1,200 EUR
Anually salary
16,488 USD
Anually salary
14,400 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-07-04 10:32:18
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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 2,315 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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