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Estonia's Median Quarter 1, 2024 Salary Equales €1,553

Wages and salaries in Q1 2024 saw a significant boost, with an 8.8% increase compared to the same period in the previous year, averaging at €1,894 per month.

Estonia's Median Quarter 1, 2024 Salary Equales €1,553

Revamped Breakdown of Estonian Wages in Q1 2024

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Here's a snapshot of the average and median wages and salaries in Estonia during the first quarter of 2024, compared to the same period in 2023:

  • Average monthly gross wages and salaries: €1,894 (+8.8%)
  • Median wages: €1,553 (Q1'24) / €1,424 (Q1'23)

Liina Kuusik, an analyst at Statistics Estonia, shed some light on the wage distribution across industries during the aforementioned period:

  • Highest average wages: Information and communication (€3,393), Financial and insurance activities (€3,114), Public administration (€2,517)
  • Highest wage growth: Health and social work (16.7%), Agriculture, forestry, and fishing (13.7%)
  • Lowest average wages: Hotels and restaurants (€1,217), Other services (€1,258), Real estate (€1,322)

A Few Insights on Wage Statistics in Estonia:

  • According to Statistikaamet (Statistics Estonia), wage data by industry sector is typically categorized and compiled in a variety of sectors, such as manufacturing, services, agriculture, etc.
  • To find more detailed information on wages by industry for Q1 2024, consider referencing Eurostat, Statistics Estonia, or national labor databases and reports from Estonia's labor ministry.
  • When seeking precise figures, consult these sources directly or review their early 2024 publications for the most accurate data.
  1. In Q1 2024, Estonia witnessed an increase in average monthly gross wages and salaries, standing at €1,894, reflecting a growth of 8.8% compared to the same period in 2023.
  2. Median wages in Estonia followed a similar trend, with employees earning €1,553 in Q1 2024 and €1,424 in Q1 2023.
  3. Liina Kuusik, an analyst at Statistics Estonia, revealed that the information and communication sector had the highest average wages in Q1 2024, amounting to €3,393.
  4. The industry with the highest wage growth during Q1 2024 was Health and social work, registering a 16.7% increase compared to the same period in 2023.
  5. Meanwhile, the lowest average wages were observed in the sectors of Hotels and restaurants (€1,217), Other services (€1,258), and Real estate (€1,322).
  6. For a comprehensive understanding of wage statistics in Estonia, consider reviewing data from sources like Eurostat, Statistics Estonia, or national labor databases, particularly their early 2024 publications for the most accurate information.
Wages and salaries across various sectors witnessed a significant surge in the first quarter of 2024, with the average monthly earnings amounting to €1,894 - representing an 8.8% increase compared to the same period in the previous year.

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