Salaries in Turku
Turku provides salaries at about 85% of Helsinki levels with even lower living costs. The city excels in maritime, biotech, and pharmaceutical industries, offering specialized career paths with stable employment.
Estimate, not survey data. These are Herizon's rounded estimates for Turku, scaled by a city salary index (85% of Helsinki), not city-level survey results. Last reviewed 2026-10-13. Official figures: Statistics Finland, Structure of earnings (Palkkarakennetilasto)
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Education
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Turku vs Helsinki
Purchasing Power Advantage
While salaries in Turku are 15% lower than Helsinki, the cost of living is 35% lower. This means your money goes 31% further in Turku.
Top Employers in Turku
These companies are among the largest employers in Turku and typically offer competitive salaries and benefits.
Salary Negotiation Tips for Turku
- 1Maritime and shipbuilding offer project-based bonuses
- 2Biotech companies may include research incentives
- 3University positions provide job security and sabbaticals
- 4Swedish language skills are valued by some employers
- 5Archipelago tourism creates seasonal opportunities