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Salaries in Latvia

The salary range of employees working in Latvia is, by default, in the range of 1,031.00 USD (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 3,287.00 USD (high salaries, actual salaries can be even higher).

This is the total monthly salary including bonuses. Salaries can vary significantly within individual job positions. If you are interested in salaries for a specific position, participate in the survey.
The average monthly net salary in Latvia is
80% of people earn:
1,031 - 3,287 USD
10% earn less lthan 1,031 USD
10% earns more than 3,287 USD
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The displayed value presents total net salary in the whole Latvia. Salary amount is influenced by bonuses, regions and many other factors.
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Distribution of employees in Latvia into salary brackets in USD.

Average salary and range in Latvia by age in USD.

<24
 
 
Average 1,537
median 1,422
10% 832
25% 1,076
75% 1,869
90% 2,380
25-34
 
 
Average 2,086
median 1,916
10% 1,084
25% 1,425
75% 2,553
90% 3,294
35-44
 
 
Average 2,260
median 2,031
10% 1,063
25% 1,455
75% 2,810
90% 3,731
45-54
 
 
Average 2,096
median 1,860
10% 923
25% 1,299
75% 2,628
90% 3,557
55+
 
 
Average 1,945
median 1,744
10% 899
25% 1,240
75% 2,424
90% 3,235

Comparison of the average salary of men and women in Latvia (USD).

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Men
2,231 USD
1,865 USD
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Women
In general, in Latvia, men earn 19.6% more than women.

The best paid positions in Latvia

List of the best paid positions and their average monthly salary in Latvia (USD).

1. Pilot Transport, Haulage, Logistics
6,499.00 USD
2. Sailor Transport, Haulage, Logistics
5,825.00 USD
3. Chief Executive Officer Top Management
5,705.00 USD
4. Leasing Director Leasing
5,194.00 USD
5. IT Architect Information Technology
4,822.00 USD
6. Judge Law & Legislation
4,613.00 USD
7. IT Director Top Management
4,498.00 USD
8. Lead developer Information Technology
4,340.00 USD
9. Solution architect Information Technology
4,328.00 USD
10. Managing Director Top Management
4,101.00 USD
11. IT Manager Management
4,056.00 USD
12. Economic/Financial Manager Top Management
4,019.00 USD
13. Agile Coach Information Technology
4,011.00 USD
14. Finance Manager Management
3,933.00 USD
15. Head of the Legal Department Management
3,870.00 USD
16. Country Manager/Director Top Management
3,848.00 USD
17. Medical Advisor Pharmaceutical Industry
3,844.00 USD
18. Dentist Medicine & Social Care
3,831.00 USD
19. Publishing House Director Top Management
3,782.00 USD
20. Business Group Manager Management
3,748.00 USD

The worst paid positions in Latvia

List of the worst-paid positions and their average monthly salary in Latvia (USD)

1. Au-pair General labour
868.00 USD
2. Chambermaid Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
918.00 USD
3. School Caretaker Education, Science & Research
924.00 USD
4. Carer, Personal Assistant Medicine & Social Care
946.00 USD
5. Postal Delivery Worker Transport, Haulage, Logistics
949.00 USD
6. Assistant Cook Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
964.00 USD
7. Tailor Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
969.00 USD
8. Cashier Commerce
974.00 USD
9. Cleaner General labour
981.00 USD
10. Security Guard Security & Protection
982.00 USD
11. Caregiver Medicine & Social Care
991.00 USD
12. Assistant Teacher Education, Science & Research
998.00 USD
13. Milker Agriculture, Food Industry
1,000.00 USD
14. Fast food worker Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,003.00 USD
15. Porter, Information Staff General labour
1,003.00 USD
16. Florist Service Industries
1,038.00 USD
17. Veterinary Technician Medicine & Social Care
1,043.00 USD
18. Secretary Public Administration, Self-governance
1,073.00 USD
19. Social rehabilitation specialist Medicine & Social Care
1,082.00 USD
20. Shop Assistant Commerce
1,084.00 USD

Salaries in selected countries

Total average salary in randomly selected countries.

EstoniaEstonia
2,350 USD (net)
LithuaniaLithuania
2,447 USD (net)
Bosnia and HerzegovinaBosnia and Herzegovina
1,129 USD (net)
Czech RepublicCzech Republic
2,802 USD (gross)

10 latest employee profiles in salary survey

List of the latest respondents whose data are used in further salary survey calculations.

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Electrical Engineer
Electrical & Power Engineering
Age group
25-34
Working experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Riga
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Net monthly salary
3,632 USD
Net monthly salary
3,094 EUR
Anually salary
43,584 USD
Anually salary
37,128 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-05-13 20:22:52
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Programmer
Information Technology
Age group
35-44
Working experience:
over 10 years
Region
Riga
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Net monthly salary
3,521 USD
Net monthly salary
3,000 EUR
Anually salary
42,252 USD
Anually salary
36,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-05-13 19:48:58
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Managing Director
Top Management
Age group
25-34
Working experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Daugavpils
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Net monthly salary
1,526 USD
Net monthly salary
1,300 EUR
Anually salary
18,312 USD
Anually salary
15,600 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-05-13 15:32:37
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Land Surveyor/Geodesist
Construction & Real Estate
Age group
35-44
Working experience:
over 10 years
Region
Riga
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
2,700 USD
Net monthly salary
2,300 EUR
Anually salary
32,400 USD
Anually salary
27,600 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-05-13 15:20:10
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Design Engineer
Car Industry
Age group
Working experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Riga
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
1,409 USD
Net monthly salary
1,200 EUR
Anually salary
16,908 USD
Anually salary
14,400 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-05-13 13:42:51
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Refrigeration Mechanic
Construction & Real Estate
Age group
45-54
Working experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Valmiera Municipality
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Net monthly salary
1,656 USD
Net monthly salary
1,411 EUR
Anually salary
19,872 USD
Anually salary
16,932 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-05-13 13:21:27
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Design Engineer
Mechanical Engineering
Age group
35-44
Working experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Liepaja
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Net monthly salary
2,113 USD
Net monthly salary
1,800 EUR
Anually salary
25,356 USD
Anually salary
21,600 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-05-13 12:18:11
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IT Project Manager
Information Technology
Age group
25-34
Working experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Riga
Education:
Secondary without school-leaving examination
Net monthly salary
1,917 USD
Net monthly salary
1,633 EUR
Anually salary
23,004 USD
Anually salary
19,596 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-05-13 11:54:10
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Software Engineer
Information Technology
Age group
35-44
Working experience:
over 10 years
Region
Riga
Education:
Secondary without school-leaving examination
Net monthly salary
6,691 USD
Net monthly salary
5,700 EUR
Anually salary
80,292 USD
Anually salary
68,400 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-05-13 11:35:21
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Risk Specialist
Banking
Age group
Working experience:
less than a year
Region
Riga
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Net monthly salary
2,465 USD
Net monthly salary
2,100 EUR
Anually salary
29,580 USD
Anually salary
25,200 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-05-13 10:27:55
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Frequently asked Questions

Frequently asked questions and answers about the salary level in $country.

The total gross average salary for job positions in the country based on Algas.lv data in Latvia is 2,049 USD.

The best-paid positions in the country Latvia are Pilot, Sailor, Chief Executive Officer, Leasing Director, IT Architect.

The worst-paid positions in the country Latvia are Au-pair, Chambermaid, School Caretaker, Carer, Personal Assistant, Postal Delivery Worker.

When we add up the average salary of all women and the average salary of all men in the country Latvia, regardless of the work they do, women earn 16.41% less than men.

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