In the second quarter, average monthly gross wages and salaries decreased annually in almost half of the economic activities, but in the Q3, wages decreased only in trade (8.9%) and accommodation and food service activities (4.3%), according to Karina Valma, analyst at Statistics Estonia.

"These economic activities have been affected the most by the coronavirus and related restrictions," she said. The average monthly gross wages and salaries were highest in information and communication, EUR 2,545.