Estonia Announces Minimum Salary Levels For 2021

Published date10 March 2021
Subject MatterEmployment and HR, Employee Benefits & Compensation
Law FirmEnvoy Global, Inc.
AuthorMs Lucy Halse

Key Points

  • Estonia has updated its national minimum salary levels for 2021
  • Minimum monthly salary levels have risen 2.9% from 2020
  • The new minimum wages are in effect nationwide through March 2, 2022
  • The changes apply to Residence Permits for Employment and EU Blue Cards
  • Top specialists will now earn EUR 2,896 per month
  • All other specialists, including advisors, experts and consultants, will receive EUR 1,448 per month
  • Most EU Blue Card holders will now earn EUR 2,172 each month, with the exception of a minimum monthly wage of EUR 1,810 for some sought-after occupants
  • Foreign employees must earn an additional EUR 360 per month per dependent
  • New 2021 minimum salary levels apply only to new and renewal applications
  • Allowances and benefits may not be included in an employee's minimum wage calculations
  • Employees must be compensated in EUR

Overview

Minimum salary levels have increased nationwide in Estonia for 2021.

What are the Changes?

Minimum monthly salary levels have risen 2.9% over minimum salary rates in 2020. The new minimum wages are in effect through March 2, 2022.

Who is Affected?

The changes apply to Residence Permits for Employment and EU Blue Cards.

Under the Residence Permit for Employment category, the minimum wage for top specialists is now EUR 2,896 per month. All other...

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