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Salaries in Estonia

The salary range of employees working in Estonia is, by default, in the range of 1,347.00 USD (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 3,592.00 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:
1,347 - 3,592 USD
10% earn less lthan 1,347 USD
10% earns more than 3,592 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 1,937
Median 1,834
10% 1,175
25% 1,452
75% 2,305
90% 2,831
25-34
 
 
Average 2,411
Median 2,271
10% 1,424
25% 1,780
75% 2,886
90% 3,575
35-44
 
 
Average 2,542
Median 2,377
10% 1,451
25% 1,838
75% 3,064
90% 3,837
45-54
 
 
Average 2,419
Median 2,244
10% 1,323
25% 1,705
75% 2,938
90% 3,729
55+
 
 
Average 2,184
Median 2,036
10% 1,227
25% 1,563
75% 2,637
90% 3,320

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

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Men
2,554 USD
2,217 USD
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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
5,994.00 USD
2. IT Director Top Management
5,363.00 USD
3. IT Architect Information Technology
5,211.00 USD
4. Sales Director Top Management
5,211.00 USD
5. Head of the Legal Department Management
5,033.00 USD
6. Managing Director Top Management
4,850.00 USD
7. Chief Executive Officer Top Management
4,831.00 USD
8. Lead developer Information Technology
4,731.00 USD
9. Technical Director Top Management
4,720.00 USD
10. Dentist Medicine & Social Care
4,675.00 USD
11. Economic/Financial Manager Top Management
4,641.00 USD
12. IC Design Engineer Information Technology
4,588.00 USD
13. Marketing Director Top Management
4,585.00 USD
14. Country Manager/Director Top Management
4,584.00 USD
15. Plant manager Top Management
4,577.00 USD
16. Logistics Director Top Management
4,569.00 USD
17. Pilot Transport, Haulage, Logistics
4,497.00 USD
18. IT Manager Management
4,294.00 USD
19. Doctor Medicine & Social Care
4,261.00 USD
20. Finance Manager Management
4,186.00 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
1,087.00 USD
2. Chambermaid Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,097.00 USD
3. Porter, Information Staff General labour
1,142.00 USD
4. Assistant Cook Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,177.00 USD
5. Shelf Stacker/Merchandiser Commerce
1,209.00 USD
6. Fabric Cutter Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
1,212.00 USD
7. Postal Delivery Worker Transport, Haulage, Logistics
1,217.00 USD
8. University Teaching assistant Education, Science & Research
1,225.00 USD
9. Shop Assistant Commerce
1,244.00 USD
10. Seamstress Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
1,247.00 USD
11. Nursery School Teacher Assistant Education, Science & Research
1,247.00 USD
12. Lifeguard, Swimming Instructor Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,252.00 USD
13. Baker Agriculture, Food Industry
1,261.00 USD
14. Tailor Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
1,291.00 USD
15. Cashier Commerce
1,292.00 USD
16. Survey Interviewer General labour
1,312.00 USD
17. Counter Clerk Transport, Haulage, Logistics
1,320.00 USD
18. Cleaner General labour
1,324.00 USD
19. Dispensing Optician Medicine & Social Care
1,327.00 USD
20. Packer Production
1,346.00 USD

Salaries in selected countries

Total average salary in randomly selected countries.

LithuaniaLithuania
2,444 USD (net)
LatviaLatvia
2,067 USD (net)
PolandPoland
3,227 USD (gross)
Slovak RepublicSlovak Republic
2,392 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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Junior Accountant
Economy, Finance, Accountancy
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Montly net salary
1,951 USD
Montly net salary
1,629 EUR
Anually salary
23,412 USD
Anually salary
19,548 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-01-29 09:48:23
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Frontend developer
Information Technology
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
4,071 USD
Montly net salary
3,400 EUR
Anually salary
48,852 USD
Anually salary
40,800 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-01-29 09:35:07
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IT/Technical Support Specialist
Information Technology
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Montly net salary
1,816 USD
Montly net salary
1,517 EUR
Anually salary
21,792 USD
Anually salary
18,204 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-01-29 09:11:25
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Mechatronics Technician
Car Industry
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
2,070 USD
Montly net salary
1,729 EUR
Anually salary
24,840 USD
Anually salary
20,748 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-01-29 08:49:07
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ICT Specialist
Telecommunications
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Tartumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
1,796 USD
Montly net salary
1,500 EUR
Anually salary
21,552 USD
Anually salary
18,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-01-29 08:45:33
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Police Officer
Security & Protection
Age group
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Tartumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
2,634 USD
Montly net salary
2,200 EUR
Anually salary
31,608 USD
Anually salary
26,400 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-01-29 08:43:08
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Finance Manager
Management
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
5,388 USD
Montly net salary
4,500 EUR
Anually salary
64,656 USD
Anually salary
54,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-01-29 07:58:41
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CAD Specialist
Construction & Real Estate
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
1,317 USD
Montly net salary
1,100 EUR
Anually salary
15,804 USD
Anually salary
13,200 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-01-29 07:35:40
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Technician
Electrical & Power Engineering
Age group
45-54
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Montly net salary
2,275 USD
Montly net salary
1,900 EUR
Anually salary
27,300 USD
Anually salary
22,800 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-01-29 06:05:53
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Regional / Area Manager
Management
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Tartumaa
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Montly net salary
2,815 USD
Montly net salary
2,351 EUR
Anually salary
33,780 USD
Anually salary
28,212 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-01-29 05:55:57
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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 2,373 USD.

The best-paid positions in the country Estonia are Leasing Director, IT Director, IT Architect, Sales Director, 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 13.19% less than men.

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