Average Salary in Tallinn
The average gross monthly wage in Tallinn was €2,611 in the 2nd quarter of 2026, 5.3% more than a year earlier and 16.4% above the Estonian average of €2,243.
Statistics Estonia publishes average gross wages for Tallinn itself, so the figures here are city level. They are gross monthly wages and salaries before tax and employee contributions. The Statistics Estonia releases do not give a median for Tallinn alone, so we show the median for Harju county, the county around Tallinn, labeled as such. The latest quarter is the 2nd quarter of 2026.
Average gross wages in Tallinn and Estonia, 2025 and Q2 2026
Average gross monthly wage by quarter, Q2 2025 to Q2 2026
How Tallinn pay compares
The average gross monthly wage in Tallinn was €2,611 in the 2nd quarter of 2026, up 5.3% from €2,479 a year earlier. That is 16.4% above the Estonian average of €2,243. Over 12 months, the Q2 2026 average comes to €31,332 a year.
Over the full year 2025, the Tallinn average was €2,451, the highest in Estonia and 17.2% above the national €2,092. In the rest of Harju county it was €1,957, and in Tartu county €2,112. Averages sit above the typical wage: the median in Harju county was €2,033 in the 2nd quarter of 2026, against an average of €2,488.
Setting pay for a hire in Tallinn
The Estonian minimum wage is €946 a month from 1 April 2026, but most pay is set by contract. Plan for the employer cost too: 33% social tax and 0.8% unemployment insurance on top of gross pay, as our Tallinn guide shows. For housing and transport, see cost of living in Tallinn, and for national rules the guide to hiring in Estonia. 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 Tallinn?
The average gross monthly wage in Tallinn was €2,611 in the 2nd quarter of 2026, or €31,332 over 12 months, according to Statistics Estonia.
Is pay in Tallinn higher than in the rest of Estonia?
Yes. In 2025, the Tallinn average of €2,451 a month was the highest in Estonia, 17.2% above the national average of €2,092.
What is the median salary in Tallinn?
The Statistics Estonia releases do not give a median for Tallinn alone. In Harju county, which includes Tallinn, the median gross wage was €2,033 a month in the 2nd quarter of 2026.
How fast are wages rising in Tallinn?
The Tallinn average rose 5.3% between the 2nd quarter of 2025 and the 2nd quarter of 2026, from €2,479 to €2,611.
What was the average salary in Tallinn in 2025?
€2,451 a month gross, against €2,336 in Harju county as a whole and €2,092 across Estonia.
Sources
- Statistics Estonia, Average wages and salaries were 2,243 euros in the second quarter. Checked 5 Nov 2026.
- Statistics Estonia, Average wages increased by 5.6% last year. Checked 5 Nov 2026.
- Statistics Estonia, Average wages and salaries were 2,135 euros in the first quarter. Checked 5 Nov 2026.
- Statistics Estonia, Average wages and salaries were EUR 2,075 in the third quarter. Checked 5 Nov 2026.
- Statistics Estonia, Revised data: average wages and salaries were EUR 2,126 in the second quarter. Checked 5 Nov 2026.
