Salary Intelligence
Salaries in Estonia by profession
National median, after-tax net, and purchasing power for 38 professions in Estonia — anchored to a primary-sourced median wage (2025 data).
What is a good salary in Estonia?
Key facts
- National median: ~$23,977 gross ~$20,461 after tax (2025 data, 85% kept).
- Highest-paying role: CTO / Technology Director ~$130,312/yr net for a mid-level cto / technology director.
- Purchasing power the median net is worth ~$31,562 in PPP-equivalent (US price) terms.
- 38 professions estimated each = the national median × the role's skill premium, netted via the tax engine.
National median (2025)
$23,977 gross · $20,461 after tax · $31,562 PPP-equivalent. Source & methodology
Estimated pay by profession in Estonia
By take-home, the highest pay in Estonia is estimated for a 🏢 cto / technology director — $130,312 net after tax (7× the local median).
| Profession | Est. gross | Est. net |
|---|---|---|
| CTO / Technology Director | $167,763 | $130,312 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $138,416 | $107,891 |
| AI Engineer | $137,405 | $107,119 |
| Engineering Manager | $122,654 | $95,850 |
| Doctor (Physician) | $117,350 | $91,798 |
| Software Engineer | $101,285 | $79,524 |
| Data Engineer | $99,431 | $78,107 |
| Cloud Engineer | $95,343 | $74,984 |
| DevOps Engineer | $95,058 | $74,766 |
| Product Manager | $94,008 | $73,964 |
| Cybersecurity Specialist | $87,606 | $69,074 |
| Dentist | $83,691 | $66,082 |
| Management Consultant | $82,729 | $65,346 |
| Data Scientist | $82,328 | $65,040 |
| Remote Freelancer | $66,937 | $53,282 |
| Pharmacist | $66,460 | $52,918 |
| Sales Manager | $64,008 | $51,043 |
| General Manager | $62,366 | $49,790 |
| UX Designer | $60,954 | $48,711 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $59,539 | $47,629 |
| Marketing Manager | $58,189 | $46,599 |
| Project Manager | $58,189 | $46,599 |
| Civil Engineer | $56,761 | $45,507 |
| Finance Analyst | $53,523 | $43,033 |
| Business Analyst | $53,445 | $42,973 |
| Operations Manager | $51,875 | $41,774 |
| Content Writer | $50,687 | $40,867 |
| HR Manager | $46,995 | $38,045 |
| University Lecturer | $44,854 | $36,411 |
| Physiotherapist | $43,931 | $35,706 |
| Graphic Designer | $39,331 | $32,190 |
| Accountant | $37,388 | $30,706 |
| Hospitality Manager | $33,947 | $28,077 |
| Nurse | $30,835 | $25,699 |
| Chef | $29,661 | $24,804 |
| Teacher | $28,321 | $23,779 |
| Electrician | $27,343 | $23,033 |
| Plumber | $27,239 | $22,953 |
“vs median” = estimated gross ÷ Estonia's national median gross. Tap a role for the full country-by-country ranking. Regulated professions (medicine, nursing, dentistry, pharmacy, teaching) require local credential recognition before you can practise.
Estonia salary estimates · Source: Estonia national median wage (national statistical office / Eurostat, 2025) + WhereNext tax engine · Last verified Jun 22, 2026
Modelled estimate, not survey data. Each profession figure is the country's national median wage scaled by the role's skill premium — a directional model, not a per-role salary survey. Singapore is the exception: its figures are the Ministry of Manpower's June 2025 occupational medians. It is for a mid-level professional and varies widely by employer, seniority, bonus, equity, contract type and tax regime. Net is modelled via WhereNext's tax engine and is not tax or employment advice — verify with an employer or qualified advisor before making decisions.
Where the money goes: CTO / Technology Director in Estonia
Gross pay erodes to take-home after tax, then adjusts for local prices — a mid-level estimate, every step sourced.
Updated · National medians (Eurostat / national stats) · US BLS OEWS May 2024 · World Bank ICP 2021 (PPP)
- Gross$167,763
- Income tax−$37,451
- Net (after tax)$130,312
- Local prices+$70,702
- Real value$201,014
Keep rate 78% · net $130,312 · real value $201,014 (your money goes further here)
| Step | USD/yr | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | $167,763 | Estimated gross for the role. |
| − Income tax & social | −$37,451 | Resident tax brackets; you keep 78%. |
| Net (after tax) | $130,312 | Take-home in nominal USD. |
| + Local prices (PPP) | +$70,702 | Cheaper than the US — your net buys more. |
| Real value (PPP-equiv. net) | $201,014 | What the net is worth in US price terms. |
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Estonia salary questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good salary in Estonia?▾
The national median is about $23,977 gross (~$20,461 after tax) for 2025. A "good" salary is typically well above the median — many skilled professions here estimate above $91,219 net. Cost of living matters as much as the headline number.
Which jobs pay the most in Estonia?▾
Among the roles modelled, the highest after-tax pay in Estonia is estimated for cto / technology director, senior software engineer, ai engineer. These are directional estimates — actual pay varies by employer, seniority and sector.
Does WhereNext estimate net salary after tax in Estonia?▾
Yes. Net figures are computed with WhereNext's tax engine using Estonia's domestic resident income tax brackets and social contributions — not expat regimes. Verify your own situation with a qualified advisor.
How reliable are these Estonia salary figures?▾
The national median is primary-sourced (national statistical office / Eurostat, 2025 data). Per-profession figures are a model — the national median × the role's skill premium, not a per-role salary survey — so treat them as a planning guide, not a quote.