Estonia's average gross salary rose to 2,135 euros in the first quarter

According to Statistics Estonia, the average gross monthly salary in Estonia rose to 2,135 euros in the first quarter of 2025, representing a 6.2 percent increase compared to the same period last year. The median salary for the same period reached 1,753 euros.

In the first quarter of 2025, Estonia's average gross monthly salary rose to 2,135 euros, according to fresh data from Statistics Estonia. Compared to the same period last year, wage growth stands at 6.2 percent.

The median salary—the wage at which half of workers earn more and half earn less—was 1,753 euros in the first quarter. The gap between the median and average salary indicates that higher wages push the average figure significantly upward.

Wage growth in Estonia has remained strong in recent years, although inflation has partly dampened real wage growth. Statistics Estonia's regular wage statistics releases provide insight into changes in household purchasing power and the labour market situation in the country.