Per Statistics Finland wage statistics
Salaries in Finland (2026)
Finland quotes pay as a monthly wage, and the official medians are the lowest headline numbers in the Nordics - which is also why they are the most honest about distribution. Statistics Finland reports a private-sector median of 3,800 euro a month for 2023, and an income-register median near 3,325 euro by late 2024, before progressive state tax of 12.64-37.5 percent, municipal tax and the TyEL pension contribution take their share. Here are the verified benchmarks for the five professions internationals actually move for, and what survives tax.
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Quick answer — gross salaries in Finland, per month
| Profession | Gross EUR / month | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse | ≈3,155 total pay | per TEUNA / Statistics Finland |
| Software engineer | ≈5,211 average | per Statistics Finland-based data |
| Teacher (class teacher) | 3,700-4,100 | per Statistics Finland-based data |
| Electrician | ≈3,650 median | per Statistics Finland, 2023 |
| Chef | ≈2,700 median | per Statistics Finland |
Nurse Salary in Finland
Average total pay about EUR 3,155 per TEUNA from Statistics Finland data.
Software Engineer Salary in Finland
Average about EUR 5,211 per Statistics Finland-based data.
Teacher Salary in Finland
Class teachers about EUR 3,700-4,100 per Statistics Finland-based data.
Electrician Salary in Finland
Median about EUR 3,650 per Statistics Finland data, 2023.
Chef Salary in Finland
Median about EUR 2,700; MaRa minimum rises to about EUR 2,179 in June 2026.
How Finnish pay works
Finland's wage statistics measure regular monthly earnings for full-time workers, so the figures are directly comparable across sectors - but note that total pay in care work includes typical supplements for shifts and weekends, which is why the nurse average of about 3,155 euro per TEUNA sits above the bare grade. Collective agreements are universally applicable in practice and set minimum terms by sector; on top of them, local deals (paikallinen sopiminen) increasingly move actual pay, especially in tech.
The profession spread is wide for a small labour market. Software engineers average about 5,211 euro a month, pulled up by Helsinki-region employers and the gaming industry; class teachers earn 3,700-4,100 euro with university-trained status; electricians sit near a 3,650 euro median with strong demand from electrification projects; chefs are the benchmark's floor with a 2,700 euro median - though the MaRa agreement minimum rises to about 2,179 euro in June 2026, lifting the bottom of the market. Every guide in the cards above carries the full occupational table, the experience bands and a worked take-home example for its profession.
Tax in Finland: what survives of the gross
Finland layers progressive state tax of 12.64-37.5 percent on top of municipal tax averaging about 7.5 percent, and funds the public pension with a 7.30 percent TyEL contribution on earned income. The earned-income tax credit, worth up to 3,430 euro in 2026, is credited directly against the bill, and municipal rates vary by city - Helsinki charges a lower rate than the small municipalities that levy the national maximum. The result is an effective rate of roughly 21-27 percent for a single average full-time earner, the lowest band in the Nordics.
| Tax / deduction | Rate 2026 | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| State income tax | 12.64-37.5% (progressive) | taxable income after deductions |
| Municipal income tax | ≈7.5% average | varies by municipality |
| TyEL pension contribution (employee) | 7.30% | earned income under 53; higher rate above |
| Earned-income tax credit | up to EUR 3,430 | credited against state and municipal tax, 2026 |
| Effective tax on an average full-time wage | roughly 21-27% | single taxpayer after credits |
Employers pay their own TyEL share and health insurance contributions on top of gross, and most white-collar jobs add a negotiated occupational pension and holiday bonus - the July "leave increment" commonly adds half a month's pay. Union membership is high and dues are deductible. For exact withholding, run your case in the Vero (Finnish Tax Administration) calculators; the benchmarks on this page come from Statistics Finland.
For the same five professions in the other systems, see salaries in Sweden, salaries in Norway and salaries in Denmark - or the NordicPay hub for the four-country comparison.
FAQ
What is the average salary in Finland in 2026?
Statistics Finland reports a private-sector median of 3,800 euro a month for 2023, and an income-register median near 3,325 euro by late 2024. The five benchmark professions run from a median of about 2,700 euro for chefs to an average of about 5,211 euro for software engineers.
How much tax do I pay on a Finnish salary?
Progressive state tax of 12.64-37.5 percent and municipal tax averaging about 7.5 percent build the bill, with a 7.30 percent TyEL pension contribution on earned income. The earned-income tax credit, worth up to 3,430 euro in 2026, softens the load - a single average full-time earner pays an effective rate of roughly 21-27 percent.
Is there a minimum wage in Finland?
No statutory minimum exists; collective agreements set the floors and cover most of the labour market. In hotels and restaurants, the MaRa agreement minimum for chefs rises to about 2,179 euro a month in June 2026 - generally binding for the sector.
Which profession pays the most in Finland?
Of the five benchmark professions, software engineers earn the most at about EUR 5,211 a month per Statistics Finland-based data. Class teachers earn about 3,700-4,100 euro, electricians a median of 3,650, nurses about 3,155 in total pay and chefs a median of 2,700.
Are Finnish salaries quoted monthly or yearly?
Finland quotes monthly wages for salaried roles, with hourly tables for the trades. Official figures are regular monthly earnings for full-time workers - extras like evening and Saturday supplements are typically included in total pay figures, so check the measurement basis for every table.