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Machine Operator Salary in Finland 2026
Also listed under: KoneenkuljettajaMachine Operator pay is typically €2,623 a month.
The middle half of the pay runs from €2,378 to €2,839. About €2,132 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 Machine Operator pay?
- English+€104
- Staffing agency−€60
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| Factor | Difference | Estimated pay | Ads |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | +€104 | €2,727 | 12 |
| Staffing agency | −€60 | €2,563 | 36 |
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Every job ad counts once, so employers that post many ads weigh more.
Based on 44 job ads that state the pay. A paler bar means fewer than 20 ads.
Updated 12 November 2026Cite this page
How we estimate payWhat salary should you ask for?
Ask for €2,550–2,750 a month.
That is the median to the upper quartile of the pay stated in 44 job ads. About €2,087 to €2,215 is left after tax.
ad median €2,560middle half of ads
For the application form
“My salary expectation is €2,650 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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18 open Machine Operator jobs
The best-paid ad offers €2,014–2,864 · 7 new this week
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Languages
11% of open ads accept English
Required languages in 18 open ads: Finnish 94 %, English 11 %.
How much is left after tax
| Gross a month | Take-home a month | |
|---|---|---|
| Lower quarter of the range | €2,378 | €1,982 |
| Median | €2,623 | €2,132 |
| Upper quarter of the range | €2,839 | €2,274 |
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.
Pay in related roles
How will AI change Machine Operator work?
Estimate for the broader occupation category: Stationary plant and machine operators
High exposure
LowModerateHigh
Research suggests AI is more likely to change parts of this job than replace it entirely.
Source: OECD: Automation, skills use and training (Nedelkoska & Quintini, 2018)
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Common questions about Machine Operator pay
Short answers from the same figures.
What does a Machine Operator earn in Finland?
Job ads put the median salary at €2,623 and the average at €2,650 a month.
How much of a Machine Operator’s pay is left after tax?
From €2,623 a month, about €2,132 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 a Machine Operator?
About €16.39 an hour, counting the job-ad median of €2,623 a month over 160 working hours.
Is Machine Operator pay good?
The median €2,623 is 2% below the median of all Finnish job ads that state a salary (€2,680).
What the ads ask for and offer
Skills
- Category B driving licence 5
- Machine operation 5
- Occupational Safety Card (Työturvallisuuskortti) 4
- Snow ploughing 4
- Wheel loader operation 3
- Grit spreading 2
- Gritting 2
- Machinery operation 2
- Occupational Safety Card 2
- Snow plowing 2
Required languages
- Finnish 94 %
- English 11 %
Benefits
- Extended occupational healthcare 2
- Cash bonus 1
- Extra health insurance 1
Contract type
- Full-time 7
- Temporary 6
- Part-time 3
- Freelance 1
- Open Application 1
Numbers are open ads that mention it, out of 18.
Best-paying open jobs
Stated pay compared with the median €2,623.
Companies hiring Machine Operators
17 employers have open jobs for this role right now.
KLX-Yhtiöt Oy1 open job · Helsinki
Varahenkilöt Oulu Oy1 open job · OULU
Suomen Henkilöstöasiantuntijat Oy1 open job · Jyväskylä
Stora Enso Oyj1 open job · Helsinki
Lokki Henkilöstöpalvelut Oy1 open job · Helsinki
Henkilöstötalo Tarmo Oy1 open job · Salo
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- StaffMill Oy1 open job
- Duolog Oy1 open job
- Värväämö Group Oy1 open job
- Joensuun Seudun Talohuolto Oy1 open job
- Oy Adolf Lahti Yxpila Ab1 open job
- Osuma Henkilöstöpalvelut Oy2 open jobs
- Bondata Finland Oy1 open job
- VISIO Henkilöstöratkaisut Oy1 open job
- RTK-Palvelu Oy1 open job
- Bolt.Works Oy1 open job
- MELITEK A/S1 open job