Salary in Estonia
Salary overview
- Median salary
- 1 753 €
- Average salary
- 2 135 €
- Reference period
- Q1 2026
- Data source
- Statistics Estonia
Precision depends on the source data. Some countries provide exact brackets, others provide decile estimates.
Common questions
What is the median salary in Estonia?
As of Q1 2026, the median gross monthly salary in Estonia was 1 753 €. Half of employees earn less, half earn more, based on official statistics.
What is the average salary in Estonia?
As of Q1 2026, the average gross monthly salary in Estonia was 2 135 €. Averages are skewed by very high salaries, so the median is often a better picture of typical earnings.
How fast have salaries grown in Estonia?
Compared with the previous period, the average gross monthly salary in Estonia changed by 0.9% as of Q1 2026, according to official statistics.
What is a good salary in Estonia?
Official earnings data shows the top 10% in Estonia earn more than 3 853 EUR gross per month, while the bottom 10% earns below 829 EUR (latest published distribution). Where a salary falls between them depends on profession and experience.
Which regions pay the most in Estonia?
Tallinn has the highest average gross salary in Estonia at 2 664 EUR per month, while Valga county is lowest at 1 614 EUR.
Which industries pay the most in Estonia?
In Estonia, Information and communication leads with an average gross salary of 4 139 EUR per month, while Accommodation and food service activities is at the lower end with 1 352 EUR.
What is the gender pay gap in Estonia?
The most recent published gender pay gap in Estonia was 12.2% as of 2025.
What is the average pension in Estonia?
The average old-age pension in Estonia is 804 EUR per month.
Source: PA111, data as of Q1 2026 · Statistics Estonia