Average Building Monitor Salary in Estonia for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Building Monitor salary for 2024 in Estonia and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Euro. To keep things simple, we are using the EUR currency code instead of the currency symbol โ‚ฌ.

How Much Does a Building Monitor Make in Estonia?

A Building Monitor working in Estonia will typically earn around 9,980 EUR per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 5,720 EUR to the highest average salary of 14,540 EUR.

Average Annual Salary
9,980 EUR
Average Monthly Salary
831 EUR

Lowest Annual Salary
5,720 EUR
Lowest Monthly Salary
476 EUR

Highest Annual Salary
14,540 EUR
Highest Monthly Salary
1,211 EUR

These are average salaries for a Building Monitor in Estonia and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Building Monitor to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Building Monitor salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Building Monitor Salaries in Estonia

So we've looked at the average salaries a Building Monitor will earn in Estonia. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Building Monitor can earn between 5,720 EUR and 14,540 EUR on average in Estonia. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Building Monitor in Estonia is 9,440 EUR. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 9,440 EUR, and 50% of the population earn more than 9,440 EUR.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Building Monitor salary in Estonia, 25% of the population are earning less than 5,200 EUR while 75% of the population earn more than 5,200 EUR.

75% of the population earn less than 10,080 EUR, and 25% of the population earn more than 10,080 EUR.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Building Monitor Salary by Experience Level in Estonia

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average building monitor salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Building Monitor in Estonia that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 6,960 EUR.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Building Monitor salary would increase to 6,440 EUR.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Building Monitor, the average salary would be 9,960 EUR.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 13,060 EUR.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Building Monitor with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 12,000 EUR.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Building Monitor with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 14,840 EUR.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
6,960 EUR
2-5 Years +26%
6,440 EUR
5-10 Years +32%
9,960 EUR
10-15 Years +18%
13,060 EUR
15-20 Years +11%
12,000 EUR
20+ Years +6%
14,840 EUR

Building Monitor Salary by Education Level in Estonia

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Building Monitor in Estonia based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. A Building Monitor in Estonia with a high school education can earn an average salary of 6,440 EUR.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Building Monitor in Estonia with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 10,220 EUR.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Building Monitor in Estonia with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 12,240 EUR.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
6,440 EUR
Certificate or Diploma +37%
10,220 EUR
Bachelor's Degree +29%
12,240 EUR

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Estonia is around 13,700 to 41,000 EUR and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Building Monitor Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Estonia, a male building monitor will earn an average of 12,020 EUR, while a female building monitor will earn around 9,140 EUR.

This means that a male building monitor earns approximately 32% more than a female building monitor for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Estonia

Male
12,020 EUR
Female -32%
9,140 EUR

Building Monitor Average Pay Raise in Estonia

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Building Monitor in Estonia is around 8% every 19 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Estonia is around 8% every 18 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 8 ÷ 19 ) × 12  = 5%

What this means is that a Building Monitor in Estonia can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 5% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Estonia for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Estonia.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
5%
Energy
1%
Information Technology
6%
Healthcare
2%
Travel
7%
Construction
3%
Education
8%

Building Monitor Bonus and Incentive Rates in Estonia

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Building Monitor is a low bonus based job, with 23% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

77% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 1% to 2%.

Received Bonus
23%
No Bonus
77%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Estonia earn approximately 7% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
35,500 EUR
Private Sector -7%
33,120 EUR

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Building Monitor

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Building Monitor in Estonia.

Job Title Category Salary
Adjudicator Construction / Building / Installation 13,060 EUR
Assembler Construction / Building / Installation 9,140 EUR
Boat Builder and Shipwright Construction / Building / Installation 14,840 EUR
Bricklayer Construction / Building / Installation 7,080 EUR
Building Administrator Construction / Building / Installation 13,900 EUR
Building Contracts Manager Construction / Building / Installation 48,340 EUR
Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 13,540 EUR
Building Sales Manager Construction / Building / Installation 40,600 EUR
Cabinetmaker Construction / Building / Installation 9,740 EUR
Carpenter Construction / Building / Installation 10,980 EUR
Civil Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 28,680 EUR
Civil Technician Construction / Building / Installation 14,840 EUR
Concreter Construction / Building / Installation 10,320 EUR
Construction and Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 13,780 EUR
Construction and Maintenance Manager Construction / Building / Installation 23,660 EUR
Construction Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 10,980 EUR
Construction Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 15,700 EUR
Construction Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 20,120 EUR
Construction Field Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 23,700 EUR
Construction General Manager Construction / Building / Installation 54,560 EUR
Construction Inventory Officer Construction / Building / Installation 9,980 EUR
Construction Manager Construction / Building / Installation 57,320 EUR
Construction Operations Manager Construction / Building / Installation 52,180 EUR
Construction Project Controls Manager Construction / Building / Installation 38,700 EUR
Construction Project Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 33,440 EUR
Construction Project Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 32,620 EUR
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 51,120 EUR
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 52,820 EUR
Construction Project Planner Construction / Building / Installation 27,620 EUR
Construction Quality Control Manager Construction / Building / Installation 36,720 EUR
Construction Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 20,120 EUR
Construction Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 19,480 EUR
Construction Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 28,720 EUR
Construction Technical Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 10,080 EUR
Construction Technical Officer Construction / Building / Installation 13,960 EUR
Construction Technical Writer Construction / Building / Installation 13,060 EUR
Construction Technician Construction / Building / Installation 12,760 EUR
Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 9,440 EUR
Crane and Tower Operator Construction / Building / Installation 12,300 EUR
Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 10,220 EUR
Diesel Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 11,300 EUR
Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 9,440 EUR
Drywall Installer Construction / Building / Installation 9,960 EUR
Electrical Draftsman Construction / Building / Installation 9,960 EUR
Electrical Engineering Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 33,120 EUR
Electrical Engineering Technician Construction / Building / Installation 13,540 EUR
Electrical Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 23,520 EUR
Electrician Construction / Building / Installation 14,140 EUR
Elevator Installer and Repairer Construction / Building / Installation 11,880 EUR
Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 28,860 EUR
Excavator Operator Construction / Building / Installation 8,880 EUR
Field Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 19,640 EUR
Floor Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 13,660 EUR
Floor Manager Construction / Building / Installation 17,540 EUR
Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 9,020 EUR
Frame and Truss Detailer Construction / Building / Installation 8,100 EUR
Furniture Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 8,100 EUR
Gas Technician Construction / Building / Installation 9,980 EUR
Handyman Construction / Building / Installation 8,560 EUR
Health and Safety Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 13,900 EUR
Health and Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 12,620 EUR
Installation Manager Construction / Building / Installation 35,000 EUR
Installer Construction / Building / Installation 7,080 EUR
Insulation Installer Construction / Building / Installation 9,740 EUR
Labourer Construction / Building / Installation 8,780 EUR
Land Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 14,620 EUR
Lift Technician Construction / Building / Installation 11,300 EUR
Maintenance Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 10,320 EUR
Material Tester Construction / Building / Installation 15,880 EUR
Model Maker Construction / Building / Installation 14,840 EUR
Order Picker Construction / Building / Installation 10,380 EUR
Painter Construction / Building / Installation 10,380 EUR
Pipe Layer Construction / Building / Installation 7,240 EUR
Pipe Welder Construction / Building / Installation 8,960 EUR
Pipefitter Construction / Building / Installation 10,100 EUR
Plumber Construction / Building / Installation 8,880 EUR
Property Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 24,720 EUR
Purchasing Manager Construction / Building / Installation 35,520 EUR
Quantity Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 19,360 EUR
Quantity Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 20,520 EUR
Roof Slater and Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 10,320 EUR
Sheet Metal Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 9,140 EUR
Sheet Metal Worker Construction / Building / Installation 9,360 EUR
Site Clerk Construction / Building / Installation 7,820 EUR
Site engineer Construction / Building / Installation 28,180 EUR
Site Leader Construction / Building / Installation 50,080 EUR
Stock Controller Construction / Building / Installation 13,100 EUR
Structural Steel Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 12,760 EUR
Technical Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 12,180 EUR
Tender Manager Construction / Building / Installation 44,780 EUR
Tendering Manager Construction / Building / Installation 40,640 EUR
Tower Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 12,020 EUR
Wall and Floor Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 8,560 EUR
Warehouse Manager Construction / Building / Installation 34,360 EUR
Welder Construction / Building / Installation 9,360 EUR
Welding Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 12,620 EUR

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Estonia, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Tallinn 10,000 EUR

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