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Salaries in Estonia

The salary range of employees working in Estonia is, by default, in the range of 1,312.00 USD (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 3,511.00 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:
1,312 - 3,511 USD
10% earn less lthan 1,312 USD
10% earns more than 3,511 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 1,888
Median 1,787
10% 1,144
25% 1,415
75% 2,248
90% 2,760
25-34
 
 
Average 2,352
Median 2,213
10% 1,388
25% 1,735
75% 2,816
90% 3,490
35-44
 
 
Average 2,486
Median 2,324
10% 1,414
25% 1,793
75% 2,998
90% 3,757
45-54
 
 
Average 2,354
Median 2,183
10% 1,282
25% 1,655
75% 2,860
90% 3,638
55+
 
 
Average 2,118
Median 1,973
10% 1,186
25% 1,513
75% 2,561
90% 3,227

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

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Men
2,500 USD
2,157 USD
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Women
In general, in Estonia, men earn 15.9% 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
5,883.00 USD
2. IT Director Top Management
5,410.00 USD
3. Sales Director Top Management
5,277.00 USD
4. Head of the Legal Department Management
5,094.00 USD
5. IT Architect Information Technology
4,936.00 USD
6. Chief Executive Officer Top Management
4,700.00 USD
7. Lead developer Information Technology
4,606.00 USD
8. IC Design Engineer Information Technology
4,597.00 USD
9. Call Centre Director Top Management
4,593.00 USD
10. Economic/Financial Manager Top Management
4,592.00 USD
11. Country Manager/Director Top Management
4,565.00 USD
12. Technical Director Top Management
4,484.00 USD
13. Marketing Director Top Management
4,482.00 USD
14. Plant manager Top Management
4,480.00 USD
15. Dentist Medicine & Social Care
4,447.00 USD
16. Logistics Director Top Management
4,423.00 USD
17. Pilot Transport, Haulage, Logistics
4,408.00 USD
18. Managing Director Top Management
4,364.00 USD
19. IT Manager Management
4,322.00 USD
20. iOS Developer Information Technology
4,195.00 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
1,033.00 USD
2. Chambermaid Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,074.00 USD
3. Porter, Information Staff General labour
1,125.00 USD
4. Fabric Cutter Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
1,147.00 USD
5. Assistant Cook Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,154.00 USD
6. Shelf Stacker/Merchandiser Commerce
1,192.00 USD
7. Postal Delivery Worker Transport, Haulage, Logistics
1,199.00 USD
8. Seamstress Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
1,207.00 USD
9. Cleaner General labour
1,209.00 USD
10. Shop Assistant Commerce
1,214.00 USD
11. Nursery School Teacher Assistant Education, Science & Research
1,223.00 USD
12. University Teaching assistant Education, Science & Research
1,225.00 USD
13. Lifeguard, Swimming Instructor Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,227.00 USD
14. Baker Agriculture, Food Industry
1,233.00 USD
15. Cashier Commerce
1,240.00 USD
16. Tailor Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
1,269.00 USD
17. Survey Interviewer General labour
1,277.00 USD
18. Housekeeper Service Industries
1,297.00 USD
19. Dispensing Optician Medicine & Social Care
1,311.00 USD
20. Packer Production
1,313.00 USD

Salaries in selected countries

Total average salary in randomly selected countries.

LithuaniaLithuania
2,408 USD (net)
LatviaLatvia
2,019 USD (net)
Czech RepublicCzech Republic
2,761 USD (gross)
Bosnia and HerzegovinaBosnia and Herzegovina
1,131 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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Purchasing Manager
Management
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
2,942 USD
Montly net salary
2,500 EUR
Anually salary
35,304 USD
Anually salary
30,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2025-12-30 09:17:59
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Cook
Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
Age group
55+
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Tartumaa
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Montly net salary
1,765 USD
Montly net salary
1,500 EUR
Anually salary
21,180 USD
Anually salary
18,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2025-12-30 09:12:24
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Accountant
Economy, Finance, Accountancy
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Raplamaa
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Montly net salary
1,037 USD
Montly net salary
881 EUR
Anually salary
12,444 USD
Anually salary
10,572 EUR
ClockPosted: 2025-12-30 08:53:57
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Real Estate Appraiser
Construction & Real Estate
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Montly net salary
1,588 USD
Montly net salary
1,350 EUR
Anually salary
19,056 USD
Anually salary
16,200 EUR
ClockPosted: 2025-12-30 08:32:21
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Lawyer
Law & Legislation
Age group
45-54
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Montly net salary
3,726 USD
Montly net salary
3,167 EUR
Anually salary
44,712 USD
Anually salary
38,004 EUR
ClockPosted: 2025-12-30 08:24:01
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Loss Adjuster
Insurance
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
2,353 USD
Montly net salary
2,000 EUR
Anually salary
28,236 USD
Anually salary
24,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2025-12-30 08:19:14
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Official
Public Administration, Self-governance
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Montly net salary
2,903 USD
Montly net salary
2,467 EUR
Anually salary
34,836 USD
Anually salary
29,604 EUR
ClockPosted: 2025-12-30 08:12:20
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Secretary
Administration
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Võrumaa
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Montly net salary
1,024 USD
Montly net salary
870 EUR
Anually salary
12,288 USD
Anually salary
10,440 EUR
ClockPosted: 2025-12-30 08:19:04
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Courier
Transport, Haulage, Logistics
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
less than a year
Region
Pärnumaa
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Montly net salary
2,353 USD
Montly net salary
2,000 EUR
Anually salary
28,236 USD
Anually salary
24,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2025-12-30 05:26:30
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IT Tester
Information Technology
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Montly net salary
2,942 USD
Montly net salary
2,500 EUR
Anually salary
35,304 USD
Anually salary
30,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2025-12-29 23:37:44
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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 2,317 USD.

The best-paid positions in the country Estonia are Leasing Director, IT Director, Sales Director, Head of the Legal Department, IT Architect.

The worst-paid positions in the country Estonia are Kitchen Helper, Chambermaid, Porter, Information Staff, Fabric Cutter, 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 13.72% less than men.

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