Support Ukraine #StandWithUkraine
Compare your salary now!
logo

Salaries in Estonia

The salary range of employees working in Estonia is, by default, in the range of 1,304.00 USD (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 3,478.00 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:
1,304 - 3,478 USD
10% earn less lthan 1,304 USD
10% earns more than 3,478 USD
Compare your salary
The displayed value is just for information. Compare your salary with others to see more detailed information.
Compare your salary

Distribution of employees in Estonia into salary brackets in USD.

Average salary and range in Estonia by age in USD.

<24
 
 
Average 1,875
Median 1,776
10% 1,138
25% 1,406
75% 2,232
90% 2,741
25-34
 
 
Average 2,335
Median 2,199
10% 1,379
25% 1,724
75% 2,795
90% 3,461
35-44
 
 
Average 2,461
Median 2,302
10% 1,405
25% 1,780
75% 2,967
90% 3,715
45-54
 
 
Average 2,342
Median 2,173
10% 1,281
25% 1,651
75% 2,845
90% 3,611
55+
 
 
Average 2,114
Median 1,972
10% 1,188
25% 1,514
75% 2,554
90% 3,214

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

Man icon
Men
2,473 USD
2,147 USD
Woman icon
Women
In general, in Estonia, men earn 15.2% 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
5,826.00 USD
2. IT Director Top Management
5,226.00 USD
3. Sales Director Top Management
5,078.00 USD
4. IT Architect Information Technology
5,072.00 USD
5. Head of the Legal Department Management
4,898.00 USD
6. Managing Director Top Management
4,726.00 USD
7. Chief Executive Officer Top Management
4,708.00 USD
8. Lead developer Information Technology
4,605.00 USD
9. Technical Director Top Management
4,599.00 USD
10. Dentist Medicine & Social Care
4,527.00 USD
11. Economic/Financial Manager Top Management
4,523.00 USD
12. Marketing Director Top Management
4,468.00 USD
13. Country Manager/Director Top Management
4,467.00 USD
14. IC Design Engineer Information Technology
4,465.00 USD
15. Plant manager Top Management
4,459.00 USD
16. Logistics Director Top Management
4,452.00 USD
17. Pilot Transport, Haulage, Logistics
4,370.00 USD
18. IT Manager Management
4,180.00 USD
19. Doctor Medicine & Social Care
4,125.00 USD
20. Finance Manager Management
4,074.00 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
1,060.00 USD
2. Chambermaid Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,070.00 USD
3. Porter, Information Staff General labour
1,112.00 USD
4. Assistant Cook Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,147.00 USD
5. Shelf Stacker/Merchandiser Commerce
1,172.00 USD
6. Fabric Cutter Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
1,178.00 USD
7. Postal Delivery Worker Transport, Haulage, Logistics
1,182.00 USD
8. University Teaching assistant Education, Science & Research
1,190.00 USD
9. Shop Assistant Commerce
1,206.00 USD
10. Seamstress Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
1,212.00 USD
11. Nursery School Teacher Assistant Education, Science & Research
1,212.00 USD
12. Lifeguard, Swimming Instructor Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,220.00 USD
13. Baker Agriculture, Food Industry
1,226.00 USD
14. Cashier Commerce
1,252.00 USD
15. Tailor Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
1,255.00 USD
16. Survey Interviewer General labour
1,276.00 USD
17. Counter Clerk Transport, Haulage, Logistics
1,283.00 USD
18. Dispensing Optician Medicine & Social Care
1,285.00 USD
19. Cleaner General labour
1,289.00 USD
20. Packer Production
1,306.00 USD

Salaries in selected countries

Total average salary in randomly selected countries.

LithuaniaLithuania
2,381 USD (net)
LatviaLatvia
2,000 USD (net)
RomaniaRomania
1,689 USD (net)
MacedoniaMacedonia
881 USD (net)

The newest profiles in the salary survey

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

gender icon
Construction Manager
Construction & Real Estate
Age group
Work experience:
less than a year
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
Primary education
Montly net salary
2,428 USD
Montly net salary
2,100 EUR
Anually salary
29,136 USD
Anually salary
25,200 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-09 19:03:58
gender icon
Welder
Mechanical Engineering
Age group
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Montly net salary
2,385 USD
Montly net salary
2,063 EUR
Anually salary
28,620 USD
Anually salary
24,756 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-09 18:25:26
gender icon
Assistant
Administration
Age group
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
1,908 USD
Montly net salary
1,650 EUR
Anually salary
22,896 USD
Anually salary
19,800 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-09 18:07:44
gender icon
Logistics Clerk
Transport, Haulage, Logistics
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Tartumaa
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Montly net salary
2,133 USD
Montly net salary
1,845 EUR
Anually salary
25,596 USD
Anually salary
22,140 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-09 17:45:41
gender icon
Technical Director
Top Management
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Võrumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
4,075 USD
Montly net salary
3,525 EUR
Anually salary
48,900 USD
Anually salary
42,300 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-09 17:17:05
gender icon
IT/Technical Support Specialist
Information Technology
Age group
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Montly net salary
2,312 USD
Montly net salary
2,000 EUR
Anually salary
27,744 USD
Anually salary
24,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-09 16:58:35
gender icon
Marketing Specialist
Marketing, Advertising, PR
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
2,474 USD
Montly net salary
2,140 EUR
Anually salary
29,688 USD
Anually salary
25,680 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-09 16:42:09
gender icon
Reporting Specialist
Economy, Finance, Accountancy
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
2,321 USD
Montly net salary
2,008 EUR
Anually salary
27,852 USD
Anually salary
24,096 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-09 16:31:42
gender icon
Logistics Clerk
Transport, Haulage, Logistics
Age group
45-54
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Montly net salary
1,503 USD
Montly net salary
1,300 EUR
Anually salary
18,036 USD
Anually salary
15,600 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-09 16:16:32
gender icon
IT Manager
Management
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Montly net salary
4,960 USD
Montly net salary
4,290 EUR
Anually salary
59,520 USD
Anually salary
51,480 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-09 15:34:56
See more profiles

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 2,298 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, Assistant Cook, Shelf Stacker/Merchandiser.

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 13.18% less than men.

Find out if you are being paid fairly

Get a free, personalized salary comparison.

arrow Compare your salary