Average salary in Estonia 2026
According to Statistics Estonia, the average gross monthly salary in Q1 2026 was €2,135 (+6.2% year on year) and the median €1,753. This page explains what the figures mean and how much of them reaches the bank account.
Average or median – which to look at?
The average is pulled up by a few very high salaries; the median (€1,753) means half of earners make less and half make more. For comparing your own position the median is the fairer measure. The salary calculator works out your net pay.Wage statistics, Q1 2026 (Statistics Estonia)
| Indicator | Amount |
|---|---|
| Average gross monthly salary | €2,135 (+6.2% y/y) |
| Median salary | €1,753 (+6%) |
| Tallinn | €2,538 |
| Harju county | €2,405 |
| Tartu county | €2,129 |
| Highest sector: information and communication | €3,821 |
| Lowest: accommodation and food service | €1,337 |
How much of the average salary is left?
With 2026 tax rates (2nd pillar 2%, basic exemption €700), the €2,135 average salary leaves about €1,759 net and the €1,753 median about €1,472. The total employer cost at the average salary is roughly €2,857. Check your own figures with the salary calculator or see what home loan such an income allows.Related calculators
Read more
- Salary and taxes in Estonia 2026
- Gross vs net salary – what is the difference?
- Estonian tax changes 2026
Source: Statistics Estonia – average salary €2,135 in Q1 (2 June 2026) ↗ · Source: Statistics Estonia – wage statistics ↗