Minimum wage in Estonia in 2026
No scheduled increase on record.
Year 2026
Rates in force during 2026
| Applies to | Rate | Effective | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
StandardSource: Vabariigi Valitsuse 23.03.2026 määrus nr 36 „Töötasu alammäära kehtestamine“Valitsus kinnitas tänasel istungil 2026. aasta töötasu alammääraks 946 eurot ja minimaalseks tunnitasuks 5,67 eurot, millega tõuseb alampalk 1. aprillist 60 euro võrra.
Verified September 27, 2026 | €946.00/ monthApril 1, 2026 – current | April 1, 2026 | current |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Estonia in 2026?
€946.00 per month since April 1, 2026.
Is the minimum wage in Estonia increasing?
No increase is scheduled on record as of October 1, 2026. Inflation-indexed jurisdictions announce the next figure a few months before it takes effect.
1 level of law
How this rate is resolved
The highest minimum that covers the work location applies.
Employers must pay the highest minimum that covers the work location. WageTable checks each level in turn:
- Estonia
Estonia sets 2 rules of its own.
Notes on this jurisdiction's rules and sources
Monthly and hourly minimum wage (töötasu alammäär) set by Government regulation on the basis of the agreement between the Estonian Trade Union Confederation and the Employers' Confederation (Employment Contracts Act § 29(5)). 2026: EUR 946 / EUR 5.67 from April 1, 2026 (EUR 886 / EUR 5.31 before). No rows published yet.
Estonia
Enforcement
Enforced by Tööinspektsioon (Labour Inspectorate).