Product Salaries in Estonia: 2024 edition
See how you compare to the average market compensation
Happy holidays from the TPG team!
For this Christmassy post, we give you the gift of revealing Santa’s biggest secrets – salaries. Let’s shine some Christmas lights on these curious numbers so you know what to ask for next year.
1. Tallinn Product Managers Group
It’s a WhatsApp community for Tallinn product managers who are interested in learning, growing and sharing. This might give a small bias to higher pay. Survey details:
Average salaries (gross / month):
Product owner: 4000€
Product manager: 4300€
Senior product manager: 5200€
Sample size: 36
Date: December 2024
Author: Kati Kuustik - link to the detailed survey results with additional variables
2. Kristi Saare followers
Kristi Saare is a famous Estonian investor and financial educator. She asked her followers who earn more than 3000€ gross to share what they do (this might also bias the data). The results were put on a spreadsheet and made public for everyone.
Average salaries (gross / month):
Product owner: 4130€
Product manager: 4560€
Senior product manager: 5080€
Sample size: 33
Date: November 2024
Author: Kristi Saare - link to detailed survey results with additional variables
3. Palgad.ee
Palgad.ee is the Estonian face of Alma Career that collects salary insights in many European countries.
Average salaries (gross / month):
Product owner: 3710€
Product manager: 3836€
Sample size: 199 of which 80 IT product managers & 39 product owners
Date: Continuous
Disclaimer: The data presented here serves as a reference point, not a gospel. The sample sizes have limitations and responses weren't independently verified.
Most importantly, remember that salary is just one piece of the puzzle. As you enter the new year, consider what truly matters: Does your work energize you? Do you align with the values of the company you work in? Does your work support the lifestyle you want to live?
Happy holidays! 🎄