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Salaries for positions in the General labour work area

Salaries range for person working in Estonia in General labour is typically from 788 EUR (minimum salary) to 1,758 EUR (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).

This is the total NET monthly salary including bonuses. Salaries vary drastically among different job positions. If you are interested in the salary of a particular job, see below for salaries for specific position.

Gross monthly salary in category General labour
Salaries may vary by position, the value given is indicative.
80% of people earn:
788 - 1,758 EUR
10% earn less lthan 788 EUR
10% earns more than 1,758 EUR
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Salaries in the survey are expressed in net.

Based on the Palgad.ee salary survey, 80% of people in the General labour category in the Estonia earn between 788 EUR and 1,758 EUR monthly net.

10% of employees earn less than 788 EUR and 10% of people earn more than 1,758 EUR.

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List of positions in the General labour category and their job descriptions

Job position
Description of job position
Salary range
Au-pair
  • Taking care of children in the absence of their guardians.
  • Accompanying children to/from school.
  • Helping children with learning and their homework.
  • Performing routine housework (vacuuming, dusting, ironing, washing dishes, etc.).
952 - 1,653 EUR
Cleaner
  • Cleaning, polishing, and wiping off furniture and equipment and removing dust.
  • Cleaning windows, glass panels in doors and other glass surfaces.
  • Emptying wastebaskets and ashtrays.
  • Vacuuming carpets, rugs and other fabrics.
  • Cleaning flooring, tiles, and exterior surfaces.
  • Cleaning and disinfecting sanitary facilities, replacing hygienic supplies.
772 - 1,688 EUR
General Labourer
  • Performing a wide range of auxiliary work in catering to establishments, constructions, manufacturing companies etc.
853 - 2,063 EUR
Hostess
  • Welcoming the guests and visitors at exhibitions, fairs, social gatherings and events.
  • Handing out promotional materials and items, souvenirs and business cards.
  • Replenishing promotional materials for visitors to exhibitions and fairs.
  • Replenishing refreshments for invited guests at the exhibition stand.
  • Providing general information.
908 - 1,760 EUR
Porter, Information Staff
  • Providing information to visitors and navigating them within the building.
  • Handling incoming and outgoing phone calls.
  • Keeping records of visitors and their personal data to a limited extent.
  • Lending keys to lockable rooms to authorised personnel.
  • Locking the entrance door at night and during public holidays.
706 - 1,418 EUR
Survey Interviewer
  • Contacting a preselected sample of people in the field or via various channels (telephone, mail, e-mail, Internet).
  • Recording the responses of respondents in questionnaires.
  • Checking the extent of the completion of questionnaires.
  • Submitting completed questionnaires to the superior.
804 - 1,559 EUR

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Frequently asked Questions

Frequently asked questions and answers about salaries for positions in the work area General labour.

The total gross average salary for positions in the category General labour is according to Palgad.ee 1,238 EUR.

The best-paying positions in the category General labour are General Labourer, Hostess, Au-pair, Cleaner, Survey Interviewer.

Yes, the size of the company can affect the amount of your salary. Larger companies usually have more stable revenues and can afford to pay the best people on the market. In addition, salaries in large companies may be influenced by collective agreements, which ensure their regular review.

When we add up the average salary of all women and the average salary of all men working in positions in the category General labour, women earn 12.87% less than men.