Average Salary in Helsinki
Statistics Finland publishes earnings by region. In Uusimaa, which includes Helsinki, full-time employees earned an average of €4,513 a month in 2024, 10.7% above the Finnish average of €4,075. The median was €3,967.
Statistics Finland publishes monthly earnings by region, not for the city of Helsinki alone, so the pay figures here are for Uusimaa, the region that includes Helsinki, labeled Uusimaa, regional. They are total gross monthly earnings of full-time employees in 2024, the latest year published, including overtime and supplements. For the city itself we show the median taxable income reported by the City of Helsinki.
Monthly earnings in Uusimaa and Finland, 2024
Earnings in Uusimaa by sector, 2024
How Helsinki pay compares
Full-time employees in Uusimaa earned an average of €4,513 a month in 2024, 10.7% above the Finnish average of €4,075. Over 12 months that comes to €54,156 a year. The median, the middle of the range, was €3,967, the highest of any Finnish region and 9.7% above the national median of €3,615. The lowest-paid 10% earned under €2,569 a month and the top 10% over €7,000.
Men in Uusimaa earned €4,879 a month on average and women €4,127, a gap of 18.2% in averages. By sector, central government paid an average of €4,857, the private sector €4,658 and municipalities €3,691. For Helsinki itself, the city reports a median taxable income of €34,331 a year in 2024, up 3.1% from €33,305 in 2023. That figure covers all taxable income of residents, not only wages.
Setting pay for a hire in Helsinki
Finland has no statutory minimum wage. Pay floors come from collective agreements, and every employer must follow at least the generally binding agreement for its sector. Plan for the employer cost too: 19.32% in TyEL pension, health and unemployment insurance on top of gross pay for a smaller employer, as our Helsinki guide shows. For rents and transport, see cost of living in Helsinki, and for national rules the guide to hiring in Finland. Need help with the search? We find, screen and shortlist remote professionals across Europe, with 3 candidates within 21 days. See how placement works.
This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change and collective agreements can set different terms. Confirm with a local accountant or lawyer before you hire.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Helsinki?
Statistics Finland publishes earnings by region. In Uusimaa, which includes Helsinki, full-time employees earned an average of €4,513 a month in 2024, or €54,156 over 12 months.
What is the median salary in Helsinki?
The median monthly earnings of full-time employees in Uusimaa were €3,967 in 2024, the highest of any Finnish region. Finland's median was €3,615.
Is pay in Helsinki higher than in the rest of Finland?
Yes. Average earnings in Uusimaa were €4,513 a month in 2024, 10.7% above the Finnish average of €4,075.
Does Statistics Finland publish wages for the city of Helsinki?
Not in its monthly earnings tables, which go down to region. The City of Helsinki reports a median taxable income of €34,331 a year for 2024, which covers all taxable income, not only wages.
Is there a minimum wage in Helsinki?
No. Finland has no statutory minimum wage. Pay floors come from collective agreements, and employers must follow at least the generally binding agreement for their sector.
Sources
- Statistics Finland, 15b2, earnings by sector, region and sex, 2024. Checked 5 Nov 2026.
- Statistics Finland, Median earnings of wage and salary earners highest in information and communication in 2024. Checked 5 Nov 2026.
- City of Helsinki, Helsinki Facts and Figures 2026. Checked 5 Nov 2026.
