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Salaries in Estonia

The salary range of employees working in Estonia is, by default, in the range of 1,326.00 USD (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 3,543.00 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:
1,326 - 3,543 USD
10% earn less lthan 1,326 USD
10% earns more than 3,543 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 1,914
Median 1,808
10% 1,154
25% 1,429
75% 2,278
90% 2,803
25-34
 
 
Average 2,374
Median 2,236
10% 1,403
25% 1,754
75% 2,842
90% 3,519
35-44
 
 
Average 2,508
Median 2,345
10% 1,428
25% 1,809
75% 3,023
90% 3,788
45-54
 
 
Average 2,382
Median 2,212
10% 1,310
25% 1,685
75% 2,890
90% 3,664
55+
 
 
Average 2,152
Median 2,006
10% 1,207
25% 1,540
75% 2,602
90% 3,278

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

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Men
2,513 USD
2,190 USD
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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
5,937.00 USD
2. IT Director Top Management
5,229.00 USD
3. IT Architect Information Technology
5,152.00 USD
4. Solution architect Information Technology
5,071.00 USD
5. Sales Director Top Management
5,071.00 USD
6. Head of the Legal Department Management
4,983.00 USD
7. Technical Director Top Management
4,886.00 USD
8. Chief Executive Officer Top Management
4,738.00 USD
9. Dentist Medicine & Social Care
4,696.00 USD
10. Lead developer Information Technology
4,659.00 USD
11. Managing Director Top Management
4,655.00 USD
12. Logistics Director Top Management
4,645.00 USD
13. Plant manager Top Management
4,601.00 USD
14. Agile Coach Information Technology
4,583.00 USD
15. Marketing Director Top Management
4,580.00 USD
16. Country Manager/Director Top Management
4,508.00 USD
17. IC Design Engineer Information Technology
4,484.00 USD
18. Economic/Financial Manager Top Management
4,417.00 USD
19. Doctor Medicine & Social Care
4,318.00 USD
20. SRE – Site Reliability Engineer Information Technology
4,226.00 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
1,052.00 USD
2. Chambermaid Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,085.00 USD
3. Porter, Information Staff General labour
1,134.00 USD
4. Counter Clerk Transport, Haulage, Logistics
1,165.00 USD
5. Assistant Cook Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,171.00 USD
6. Postal Delivery Worker Transport, Haulage, Logistics
1,201.00 USD
7. Fabric Cutter Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
1,202.00 USD
8. University Teaching assistant Education, Science & Research
1,206.00 USD
9. Shop Assistant Commerce
1,220.00 USD
10. Seamstress Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
1,227.00 USD
11. Lifeguard, Swimming Instructor Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,237.00 USD
12. Nursery School Teacher Assistant Education, Science & Research
1,241.00 USD
13. Baker Agriculture, Food Industry
1,252.00 USD
14. Tailor Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
1,271.00 USD
15. Shelf Stacker/Merchandiser Commerce
1,285.00 USD
16. Cashier Commerce
1,291.00 USD
17. Survey Interviewer General labour
1,294.00 USD
18. Assistant Teacher Education, Science & Research
1,299.00 USD
19. School Caretaker Education, Science & Research
1,324.00 USD
20. Cleaner General labour
1,340.00 USD

Salaries in selected countries

Total average salary in randomly selected countries.

LithuaniaLithuania
2,436 USD (net)
LatviaLatvia
2,040 USD (net)
CroatiaCroatia
1,994 USD (net)
HungaryHungary
2,771 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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Software Engineer
Information Technology
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Tartumaa
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Montly net salary
2,308 USD
Montly net salary
1,975 EUR
Anually salary
27,696 USD
Anually salary
23,700 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-05-05 23:26:06
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Labourer
Production
Age group
45-54
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Raplamaa
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Montly net salary
1,811 USD
Montly net salary
1,550 EUR
Anually salary
21,732 USD
Anually salary
18,600 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-05-05 22:25:22
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Software Engineer
Information Technology
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Tartumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
3,541 USD
Montly net salary
3,030 EUR
Anually salary
42,492 USD
Anually salary
36,360 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-05-05 21:40:48
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Construction Estimator
Construction & Real Estate
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Montly net salary
2,688 USD
Montly net salary
2,300 EUR
Anually salary
32,256 USD
Anually salary
27,600 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-05-05 20:58:42
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Quality Inspector
Car Industry
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
2,337 USD
Montly net salary
2,000 EUR
Anually salary
28,044 USD
Anually salary
24,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-05-05 21:30:45
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Concierge
Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
less than a year
Region
Viljandimaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
1,461 USD
Montly net salary
1,250 EUR
Anually salary
17,532 USD
Anually salary
15,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-05-05 20:27:02
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Pharmacist
Medicine & Social Care
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
1,935 USD
Montly net salary
1,656 EUR
Anually salary
23,220 USD
Anually salary
19,872 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-05-05 19:44:49
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Chief Accountant
Economy, Finance, Accountancy
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
3,389 USD
Montly net salary
2,900 EUR
Anually salary
40,668 USD
Anually salary
34,800 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-05-05 19:17:59
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Warehouseman
Transport, Haulage, Logistics
Age group
Work experience:
less than a year
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Montly net salary
1,120 USD
Montly net salary
958 EUR
Anually salary
13,440 USD
Anually salary
11,496 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-05-05 19:15:02
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Deputy Headmaster
Education, Science & Research
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
less than a year
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Montly net salary
2,337 USD
Montly net salary
2,000 EUR
Anually salary
28,044 USD
Anually salary
24,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-05-05 19:08:24
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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 2,339 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 12.85% less than men.

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