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Salaries in Estonia

The salary range of employees working in Estonia is, by default, in the range of 1,353.00 USD (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 3,611.00 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:
1,353 - 3,611 USD
10% earn less lthan 1,353 USD
10% earns more than 3,611 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 1,952
Median 1,844
10% 1,175
25% 1,458
75% 2,327
90% 2,862
25-34
 
 
Average 2,413
Median 2,273
10% 1,427
25% 1,782
75% 2,889
90% 3,574
35-44
 
 
Average 2,546
Median 2,381
10% 1,452
25% 1,840
75% 3,069
90% 3,847
45-54
 
 
Average 2,420
Median 2,246
10% 1,332
25% 1,712
75% 2,934
90% 3,718
55+
 
 
Average 2,178
Median 2,031
10% 1,223
25% 1,559
75% 2,634
90% 3,315

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

Men
2,551 USD
2,223 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
6,021.00 USD
2. IT Director Top Management
5,297.00 USD
3. Sales Director Top Management
5,129.00 USD
4. IT Architect Information Technology
5,100.00 USD
5. Head of the Legal Department Management
5,047.00 USD
6. Technical Director Top Management
4,969.00 USD
7. Dentist Medicine & Social Care
4,943.00 USD
8. Solution architect Information Technology
4,916.00 USD
9. Logistics Director Top Management
4,868.00 USD
10. Lead developer Information Technology
4,796.00 USD
11. Managing Director Top Management
4,787.00 USD
12. Chief Executive Officer Top Management
4,772.00 USD
13. Plant manager Top Management
4,658.00 USD
14. Agile Coach Information Technology
4,645.00 USD
15. Marketing Director Top Management
4,625.00 USD
16. Economic/Financial Manager Top Management
4,575.00 USD
17. Country Manager/Director Top Management
4,530.00 USD
18. IC Design Engineer Information Technology
4,524.00 USD
19. Pilot Transport, Haulage, Logistics
4,473.00 USD
20. Doctor Medicine & Social Care
4,313.00 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
1,093.00 USD
2. Chambermaid Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,126.00 USD
3. Porter, Information Staff General labour
1,166.00 USD
4. Shop Assistant Commerce
1,175.00 USD
5. Assistant Cook Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,195.00 USD
6. Fabric Cutter Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
1,207.00 USD
7. University Teaching assistant Education, Science & Research
1,215.00 USD
8. Postal Delivery Worker Transport, Haulage, Logistics
1,224.00 USD
9. Seamstress Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
1,237.00 USD
10. Counter Clerk Transport, Haulage, Logistics
1,239.00 USD
11. Nursery School Teacher Assistant Education, Science & Research
1,240.00 USD
12. Baker Agriculture, Food Industry
1,274.00 USD
13. Tailor Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
1,278.00 USD
14. Shelf Stacker/Merchandiser Commerce
1,282.00 USD
15. Lifeguard, Swimming Instructor Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,284.00 USD
16. School Caretaker Education, Science & Research
1,289.00 USD
17. Assistant Teacher Education, Science & Research
1,301.00 USD
18. Cashier Commerce
1,312.00 USD
19. Packer Production
1,346.00 USD
20. Survey Interviewer General labour
1,349.00 USD

Salaries in selected countries

Total average salary in randomly selected countries.

LatviaLatvia
2,062 USD (net)
LithuaniaLithuania
2,443 USD (net)
Bosnia and HerzegovinaBosnia and Herzegovina
1,130 USD (net)
SloveniaSlovenia
2,942 USD (gross)

The newest profiles in the salary survey

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

Male
Forklift Truck Operator
Transport, Haulage, Logistics
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Ida-Virumaa
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Montly net salary
1,746 USD
Montly net salary
1,500 EUR
Anually salary
20,952 USD
Anually salary
18,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-08-29 05:45:52
Male
Technician
Mechanical Engineering
Age group
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Võrumaa
Education:
Secondary without school-leaving examination
Montly net salary
2,212 USD
Montly net salary
1,900 EUR
Anually salary
26,544 USD
Anually salary
22,800 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-08-29 05:34:00
Male
Machine Fitter
Mechanical Engineering
Age group
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
Primary education
Montly net salary
2,096 USD
Montly net salary
1,800 EUR
Anually salary
25,152 USD
Anually salary
21,600 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-08-28 21:20:09
Male
Software Engineer
Information Technology
Age group
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
2,513 USD
Montly net salary
2,158 EUR
Anually salary
30,156 USD
Anually salary
25,896 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-08-28 18:06:39
Male
Civil Engineer
Construction & Real Estate
Age group
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Montly net salary
2,189 USD
Montly net salary
1,880 EUR
Anually salary
26,268 USD
Anually salary
22,560 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-08-28 15:31:18
Female
Assistant
Administration
Age group
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Montly net salary
1,230 USD
Montly net salary
1,056 EUR
Anually salary
14,760 USD
Anually salary
12,672 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-08-28 15:16:44
Female
Caseworker
Medicine & Social Care
Age group
Work experience:
less than a year
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
1,397 USD
Montly net salary
1,200 EUR
Anually salary
16,764 USD
Anually salary
14,400 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-08-28 13:10:22
Male
Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical Engineering
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Raplamaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
2,445 USD
Montly net salary
2,100 EUR
Anually salary
29,340 USD
Anually salary
25,200 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-08-28 12:59:29
Female
Product Manager - Specialist
Banking
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
less than a year
Region
Järvamaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
2,329 USD
Montly net salary
2,000 EUR
Anually salary
27,948 USD
Anually salary
24,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-08-28 12:53:26
Male
Project Manager
Management
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Tartumaa
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Montly net salary
3,726 USD
Montly net salary
3,200 EUR
Anually salary
44,712 USD
Anually salary
38,400 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-08-28 12:21:09
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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 2,385 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, Shop Assistant, 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 12.86% less than men.

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