põhipalka
Põhipalk is the fixed, contractually defined portion of an employee’s wage. It is the base amount paid regularly (usually monthly) and forms the core of compensation before any variable components such as performance bonuses, overtime pay, or allowances are added. The term is used in Estonian employment and HR contexts and is commonly found in employment contracts and collective agreements.
The base salary is typically stated as a gross amount, meaning before income tax and social security
In Estonia, base salary is often governed by collective agreements in certain sectors and by employer policies.
Related concepts include minimum wage, gross salary and net salary, and other components of pay such as