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Salaries in Estonia

The salary range of employees working in Estonia is, by default, in the range of 1,299.00 USD (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 3,465.00 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:
1,299 - 3,465 USD
10% earn less lthan 1,299 USD
10% earns more than 3,465 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 1,868
Median 1,769
10% 1,133
25% 1,401
75% 2,223
90% 2,731
25-34
 
 
Average 2,326
Median 2,191
10% 1,374
25% 1,717
75% 2,784
90% 3,448
35-44
 
 
Average 2,452
Median 2,293
10% 1,400
25% 1,773
75% 2,955
90% 3,701
45-54
 
 
Average 2,333
Median 2,165
10% 1,276
25% 1,645
75% 2,834
90% 3,597
55+
 
 
Average 2,106
Median 1,964
10% 1,184
25% 1,508
75% 2,544
90% 3,202

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

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Men
2,464 USD
2,138 USD
Woman icon
Women
In general, in Estonia, men earn 15.3% 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
5,804.00 USD
2. IT Director Top Management
5,206.00 USD
3. Sales Director Top Management
5,059.00 USD
4. IT Architect Information Technology
5,052.00 USD
5. Head of the Legal Department Management
4,880.00 USD
6. Managing Director Top Management
4,708.00 USD
7. Chief Executive Officer Top Management
4,690.00 USD
8. Lead developer Information Technology
4,587.00 USD
9. Technical Director Top Management
4,582.00 USD
10. Dentist Medicine & Social Care
4,509.00 USD
11. Economic/Financial Manager Top Management
4,505.00 USD
12. Marketing Director Top Management
4,451.00 USD
13. Country Manager/Director Top Management
4,450.00 USD
14. IC Design Engineer Information Technology
4,448.00 USD
15. Plant manager Top Management
4,442.00 USD
16. Logistics Director Top Management
4,435.00 USD
17. Pilot Transport, Haulage, Logistics
4,353.00 USD
18. IT Manager Management
4,164.00 USD
19. Doctor Medicine & Social Care
4,110.00 USD
20. Finance Manager Management
4,058.00 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
1,056.00 USD
2. Chambermaid Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,066.00 USD
3. Porter, Information Staff General labour
1,107.00 USD
4. Assistant Cook Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,143.00 USD
5. Shelf Stacker/Merchandiser Commerce
1,168.00 USD
6. Fabric Cutter Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
1,174.00 USD
7. Postal Delivery Worker Transport, Haulage, Logistics
1,178.00 USD
8. University Teaching assistant Education, Science & Research
1,186.00 USD
9. Shop Assistant Commerce
1,202.00 USD
10. Seamstress Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
1,207.00 USD
11. Nursery School Teacher Assistant Education, Science & Research
1,207.00 USD
12. Lifeguard, Swimming Instructor Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,215.00 USD
13. Baker Agriculture, Food Industry
1,222.00 USD
14. Cashier Commerce
1,248.00 USD
15. Tailor Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
1,250.00 USD
16. Survey Interviewer General labour
1,272.00 USD
17. Counter Clerk Transport, Haulage, Logistics
1,278.00 USD
18. Dispensing Optician Medicine & Social Care
1,280.00 USD
19. Cleaner General labour
1,284.00 USD
20. Packer Production
1,301.00 USD

Salaries in selected countries

Total average salary in randomly selected countries.

LithuaniaLithuania
2,372 USD (net)
LatviaLatvia
1,992 USD (net)
MacedoniaMacedonia
878 USD (net)
BulgariaBulgaria
1,786 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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Lorry Driver
Transport, Haulage, Logistics
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Ida-Virumaa
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Montly net salary
2,303 USD
Montly net salary
2,000 EUR
Anually salary
27,636 USD
Anually salary
24,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-30 20:50:29
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General Labourer
General labour
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Valgamaa
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Montly net salary
1,161 USD
Montly net salary
1,008 EUR
Anually salary
13,932 USD
Anually salary
12,096 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-30 20:38:36
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Quality Engineer
Quality Management
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Montly net salary
4,242 USD
Montly net salary
3,683 EUR
Anually salary
50,904 USD
Anually salary
44,196 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-30 20:04:33
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Backend developer
Information Technology
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Tartumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
5,183 USD
Montly net salary
4,500 EUR
Anually salary
62,196 USD
Anually salary
54,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-30 20:05:53
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Service Engineer
Production
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
less than a year
Region
Tartumaa
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Montly net salary
1,843 USD
Montly net salary
1,600 EUR
Anually salary
22,116 USD
Anually salary
19,200 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-30 19:18:03
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Car Mechanic
Car Industry
Age group
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Lääne-Virumaa
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Montly net salary
1,779 USD
Montly net salary
1,545 EUR
Anually salary
21,348 USD
Anually salary
18,540 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-30 19:11:47
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Product owner
Management
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Montly net salary
3,455 USD
Montly net salary
3,000 EUR
Anually salary
41,460 USD
Anually salary
36,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-30 19:11:41
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Auditor
Economy, Finance, Accountancy
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
3,282 USD
Montly net salary
2,850 EUR
Anually salary
39,384 USD
Anually salary
34,200 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-30 17:39:04
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Assistant
Administration
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
less than a year
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Montly net salary
1,974 USD
Montly net salary
1,714 EUR
Anually salary
23,688 USD
Anually salary
20,568 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-30 16:44:49
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Head of Customer Support
Management
Age group
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
2,649 USD
Montly net salary
2,300 EUR
Anually salary
31,788 USD
Anually salary
27,600 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-30 16:32:48
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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 2,289 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 13.23% less than men.

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