Salary Intelligence
Salaries in Finland by profession
National median, after-tax net, and purchasing power for 38 professions in Finland — anchored to a primary-sourced median wage (2024 data).
What is a good salary in Finland?
Key facts
- National median: ~$50,222 gross ~$37,718 after tax (2024 data, 75% kept).
- Highest-paying role: CTO / Technology Director ~$121,585/yr net for a mid-level cto / technology director.
- Purchasing power the median net is worth ~$38,743 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 (2024)
$50,222 gross · $37,718 after tax · $38,743 PPP-equivalent. Source & methodology
Estimated pay by profession in Finland
By take-home, the highest pay in Finland is estimated for a 🏢 cto / technology director — $121,585 net after tax (4.4× the local median).
| Profession | Est. gross | Est. net |
|---|---|---|
| CTO / Technology Director | $220,483 | $121,585 |
| Doctor (Physician) | $200,484 | $111,796 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $165,414 | $94,630 |
| AI Engineer | $157,770 | $90,888 |
| Engineering Manager | $155,927 | $89,986 |
| Dentist | $147,386 | $85,805 |
| Product Manager | $127,950 | $76,292 |
| Data Engineer | $126,404 | $75,535 |
| Software Engineer | $124,749 | $74,725 |
| Cloud Engineer | $121,207 | $72,992 |
| DevOps Engineer | $120,845 | $72,814 |
| Pharmacist | $117,042 | $70,953 |
| Cybersecurity Specialist | $115,136 | $70,020 |
| Management Consultant | $110,234 | $67,620 |
| Data Scientist | $104,661 | $64,893 |
| Sales Manager | $97,950 | $61,608 |
| General Manager | $92,316 | $58,850 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $91,111 | $58,261 |
| Marketing Manager | $89,045 | $57,249 |
| Project Manager | $89,045 | $57,249 |
| Civil Engineer | $88,368 | $56,918 |
| UX Designer | $86,080 | $55,798 |
| Operations Manager | $83,701 | $54,634 |
| Physiotherapist | $81,619 | $53,615 |
| Business Analyst | $80,422 | $53,029 |
| HR Manager | $78,732 | $52,201 |
| Finance Analyst | $76,752 | $51,231 |
| University Lecturer | $73,729 | $49,752 |
| Remote Freelancer | $72,887 | $49,340 |
| Content Writer | $66,615 | $46,241 |
| Accountant | $61,455 | $43,517 |
| Hospitality Manager | $59,174 | $42,317 |
| Nurse | $56,048 | $40,728 |
| Graphic Designer | $55,544 | $40,472 |
| Teacher | $55,080 | $40,238 |
| Plumber | $53,608 | $39,488 |
| Electrician | $53,178 | $39,271 |
| Chef | $52,781 | $39,068 |
“vs median” = estimated gross ÷ Finland'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.
Finland salary estimates · Source: Finland national median wage (national statistical office / Eurostat, 2024) + 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 Finland
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$220,483
- Income tax−$98,898
- Net (after tax)$121,585
- Local prices+$3,304
- Real value$124,889
Keep rate 55% · net $121,585 · real value $124,889 (your money goes further here)
| Step | USD/yr | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | $220,483 | Estimated gross for the role. |
| − Income tax & social | −$98,898 | Resident tax brackets; you keep 55%. |
| Net (after tax) | $121,585 | Take-home in nominal USD. |
| + Local prices (PPP) | +$3,304 | Cheaper than the US — your net buys more. |
| Real value (PPP-equiv. net) | $124,889 | What the net is worth in US price terms. |
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Finland salary questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good salary in Finland?▾
The national median is about $50,222 gross (~$37,718 after tax) for 2024. A "good" salary is typically well above the median — many skilled professions here estimate above $85,109 net. Cost of living matters as much as the headline number.
Which jobs pay the most in Finland?▾
Among the roles modelled, the highest after-tax pay in Finland is estimated for cto / technology director, doctor (physician), senior software engineer. These are directional estimates — actual pay varies by employer, seniority and sector.
Does WhereNext estimate net salary after tax in Finland?▾
Yes. Net figures are computed with WhereNext's tax engine using Finland's domestic resident income tax brackets and social contributions — not expat regimes. Verify your own situation with a qualified advisor.
How reliable are these Finland salary figures?▾
The national median is primary-sourced (national statistical office / Eurostat, 2024 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.