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Salaries in Estonia

The salary range of employees working in Estonia is, by default, in the range of 1,310.00 USD (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 3,505.00 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:
1,310 - 3,505 USD
10% earn less lthan 1,310 USD
10% earns more than 3,505 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 1,885
Median 1,784
10% 1,142
25% 1,412
75% 2,244
90% 2,755
25-34
 
 
Average 2,347
Median 2,210
10% 1,386
25% 1,732
75% 2,811
90% 3,484
35-44
 
 
Average 2,482
Median 2,320
10% 1,412
25% 1,790
75% 2,992
90% 3,750
45-54
 
 
Average 2,350
Median 2,179
10% 1,280
25% 1,652
75% 2,855
90% 3,631
55+
 
 
Average 2,114
Median 1,970
10% 1,184
25% 1,511
75% 2,557
90% 3,221

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

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Men
2,495 USD
2,153 USD
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Women
In general, in Estonia, men earn 15.9% 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
5,841.00 USD
2. IT Director Top Management
5,379.00 USD
3. Sales Director Top Management
5,247.00 USD
4. Head of the Legal Department Management
5,055.00 USD
5. IT Architect Information Technology
4,893.00 USD
6. Chief Executive Officer Top Management
4,673.00 USD
7. Lead developer Information Technology
4,566.00 USD
8. Call Centre Director Top Management
4,566.00 USD
9. Economic/Financial Manager Top Management
4,565.00 USD
10. IC Design Engineer Information Technology
4,556.00 USD
11. Country Manager/Director Top Management
4,538.00 USD
12. Technical Director Top Management
4,458.00 USD
13. Marketing Director Top Management
4,456.00 USD
14. Plant manager Top Management
4,454.00 USD
15. Dentist Medicine & Social Care
4,406.00 USD
16. Logistics Director Top Management
4,398.00 USD
17. Pilot Transport, Haulage, Logistics
4,370.00 USD
18. Managing Director Top Management
4,338.00 USD
19. IT Manager Management
4,289.00 USD
20. Finance Manager Management
4,163.00 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
1,027.00 USD
2. Chambermaid Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,069.00 USD
3. Porter, Information Staff General labour
1,123.00 USD
4. Fabric Cutter Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
1,139.00 USD
5. Assistant Cook Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,148.00 USD
6. Shelf Stacker/Merchandiser Commerce
1,183.00 USD
7. Postal Delivery Worker Transport, Haulage, Logistics
1,189.00 USD
8. Seamstress Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
1,198.00 USD
9. Shop Assistant Commerce
1,205.00 USD
10. Cleaner General labour
1,208.00 USD
11. Nursery School Teacher Assistant Education, Science & Research
1,213.00 USD
12. University Teaching assistant Education, Science & Research
1,215.00 USD
13. Lifeguard, Swimming Instructor Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,220.00 USD
14. Baker Agriculture, Food Industry
1,228.00 USD
15. Cashier Commerce
1,230.00 USD
16. Tailor Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
1,260.00 USD
17. Survey Interviewer General labour
1,276.00 USD
18. Housekeeper Service Industries
1,298.00 USD
19. Dispensing Optician Medicine & Social Care
1,299.00 USD
20. Packer Production
1,302.00 USD

Salaries in selected countries

Total average salary in randomly selected countries.

LithuaniaLithuania
2,406 USD (net)
LatviaLatvia
2,013 USD (net)
Bosnia and HerzegovinaBosnia and Herzegovina
1,130 USD (net)
BulgariaBulgaria
1,791 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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Nurse
Medicine & Social Care
Age group
45-54
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Pärnumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
1,870 USD
Montly net salary
1,597 EUR
Anually salary
22,440 USD
Anually salary
19,164 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-01-07 12:24:06
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Dental Assistant
Medicine & Social Care
Age group
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Tartumaa
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Montly net salary
1,288 USD
Montly net salary
1,100 EUR
Anually salary
15,456 USD
Anually salary
13,200 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-01-07 12:19:16
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IT tester - automated tests
Information Technology
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
2,751 USD
Montly net salary
2,350 EUR
Anually salary
33,012 USD
Anually salary
28,200 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-01-07 12:05:36
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Project Manager
Management
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Montly net salary
2,927 USD
Montly net salary
2,500 EUR
Anually salary
35,124 USD
Anually salary
30,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-01-07 11:48:04
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IT Tester
Information Technology
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Montly net salary
2,014 USD
Montly net salary
1,720 EUR
Anually salary
24,168 USD
Anually salary
20,640 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-01-07 11:46:08
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Car Mechanic
Car Industry
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Pärnumaa
Education:
Secondary without school-leaving examination
Montly net salary
2,201 USD
Montly net salary
1,880 EUR
Anually salary
26,412 USD
Anually salary
22,560 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-01-07 11:44:05
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Architect
Construction & Real Estate
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Montly net salary
1,694 USD
Montly net salary
1,447 EUR
Anually salary
20,328 USD
Anually salary
17,364 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-01-07 11:13:00
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Librarian
Education, Science & Research
Age group
55+
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Montly net salary
2,295 USD
Montly net salary
1,960 EUR
Anually salary
27,540 USD
Anually salary
23,520 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-01-07 11:08:33
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Logistics Manager
Management
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Montly net salary
2,927 USD
Montly net salary
2,500 EUR
Anually salary
35,124 USD
Anually salary
30,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-01-07 10:52:14
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ISO Specialist
Quality Management
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Tartumaa
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Montly net salary
1,853 USD
Montly net salary
1,583 EUR
Anually salary
22,236 USD
Anually salary
18,996 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-01-07 10:31:53
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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 2,313 USD.

The best-paid positions in the country Estonia are Leasing Director, IT Director, Sales Director, Head of the Legal Department, IT Architect.

The worst-paid positions in the country Estonia are Kitchen Helper, Chambermaid, Porter, Information Staff, Fabric Cutter, 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 13.71% less than men.

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