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Instructor Salary in Finland 2026
Also listed under: Ohjaaja, Vastaava ohjaajaInstructor pay is typically €2,702 a month.
The middle half of the pay runs from €2,593 to €2,847. About €2,183 is left after tax. The median of all job ads in Finland that state the pay is €2,680.
Monthly pay before tax
What raises and lowers Instructor pay?
- Mid-level+€61
- Espoo+€36
- Wellbeing area or municipality+€33
- Junior−€30
- Oulu−€50
- English−€168
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| Factor | Difference | Estimated pay | Ads |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-level | +€61 | €2,763 | 88 |
| Espoo | +€36 | €2,738 | 4 |
| Wellbeing area or municipality | +€33 | €2,735 | 55 |
| Junior | −€30 | €2,672 | 8 |
| Oulu | −€50 | €2,652 | 3 |
| English | −€168 | €2,534 | 10 |
Count each
Every job ad counts once, so employers that post many ads weigh more.
Based on 97 job ads that state the pay. A paler bar means fewer than 20 ads. The chart stops at €3,900; a few ads above that pay up to €4,900.
Updated 12 November 2026Cite this page
How we estimate payWhat salary should you ask for?
Ask for €2,650–2,800 a month.
That is the median to the upper quartile of the pay stated in 97 job ads. About €2,149 to €2,248 is left after tax.
ad median €2,650middle half of ads
For the application form
“My salary expectation is €2,750 a month.”
Employers already offer this range in their ads, so it is a realistic ask. Asking in the middle leaves room to move.
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6 open Instructor jobs
The best-paid ad offers €3,730 · 2 new this week
- Lead InstructorPohjois-Pohjanmaan Hyvinvointialue · Ylivieska€3,730
- Disability Services InstructorVarsinais-Suomen hyvinvointialue · Mynämäki€2,715
- Meeting Place Activity InstructorSOS-lapsikyläsäätiö sr · Enontekiö€2,322–2,646
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Languages
17% of open ads accept English
Required languages in 6 open ads: Finnish 83 %, English 17 %.
How much is left after tax
| Gross a month | Take-home a month | |
|---|---|---|
| Lower quarter of the range | €2,593 | €2,114 |
| Median | €2,702 | €2,183 |
| Upper quarter of the range | €2,847 | €2,279 |
Gross pay from job ads. Take-home after income tax at the average municipal rate, without church tax, and the employee’s pension and unemployment insurance contributions.
Instructor Salary by City
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€2,720/mo, rough
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Too few ads
n=3Bar shows P25–P75 band. Vertical line = median. All values in EUR/month.
Pay by seniority
Median advertised pay by the role level stated in the ad.
| Level | Ads | Median a month |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 8 | rough€2,598 |
| Mid-level | 88 | €2,644 |
Fewer than 10 ads: indicative only.
How will AI change Instructor work?
Estimate for the broader occupation category: Teaching professionals
Low exposure
LowModerateHigh
Source: OECD: Automation, skills use and training (Nedelkoska & Quintini, 2018)
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Common questions about Instructor pay
Short answers from the same figures.
What does an Instructor earn in Finland?
Job ads put the median salary at €2,702 and the average at €2,739 a month.
How much of an Instructor’s pay is left after tax?
From €2,702 a month, about €2,183 is left after tax and the employee’s own contributions, at the average municipal tax rate without church tax.
What is the hourly pay for an Instructor?
About €16.89 an hour, counting the job-ad median of €2,702 a month over 160 working hours.
What is the starting pay for an Instructor?
Ads for junior roles put the median at €2,598 a month.
What is Instructor pay in the private sector?
Private employers advertise about €51 less than public employers such as wellbeing services counties.
Is Instructor pay good?
The median €2,702 is 1% above the median of all Finnish job ads that state a salary (€2,680).
What the ads ask for and offer
Skills
- Child welfare 2
- Augmentative and alternative communication 1
- Care and upbringing 1
- Cleaning 1
- Client interaction 1
- CompTIA Security+ 1
- Cooperation 1
- Driving 1
- Endpoint security 1
- Everyday support 1
Required languages
- Finnish 83 %
- English 17 %
Benefits
- Extended occupational healthcare 1
Contract type
- Full-time 4
- Part-time 2
Numbers are open ads that mention it, out of 6.
Best-paying open jobs
Stated pay compared with the median €2,702.
Companies hiring Instructors
6 employers have open jobs for this role right now.
Correlation One1 open job
Tuikkula Oy1 open job · KOKKOLA
Puistolakoti Oy1 open job · HELSINKI
SOS-lapsikyläsäätiö sr1 open job · Helsinki
Varsinais-Suomen hyvinvointialue1 open job
Pohjois-Pohjanmaan Hyvinvointialue1 open job