Salaries in Vantaa
Vantaa offers salaries close to Helsinki levels (95%) as part of the capital region. Home to Helsinki Airport and many logistics companies, it provides excellent opportunities while offering more affordable housing than Helsinki proper.
Estimate, not survey data. These are Herizon's rounded estimates for Vantaa, scaled by a city salary index (95% of Helsinki), not city-level survey results. Last reviewed 2026-10-13. Official figures: Statistics Finland, Structure of earnings (Palkkarakennetilasto)
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Information Technology
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Healthcare
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Engineering
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Education
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Service Industry
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Vantaa vs Helsinki
Purchasing Power Advantage
While salaries in Vantaa are 5% lower than Helsinki, the cost of living is 18% lower. This means your money goes 16% further in Vantaa.
Top Employers in Vantaa
These companies are among the largest employers in Vantaa and typically offer competitive salaries and benefits.
Salary Negotiation Tips for Vantaa
- 1Aviation and logistics offer shift premiums
- 2Helsinki proximity means access to capital job market
- 3Large retail companies provide career progression
- 4Consider total package including housing benefit
- 5Commuting allowance may be negotiable