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Salaries in Latvia

The salary range of employees working in Latvia is, by default, in the range of 996.00 USD (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 3,189.00 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:
996 - 3,189 USD
10% earn less lthan 996 USD
10% earns more than 3,189 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 1,481
median 1,378
10% 820
25% 1,051
75% 1,795
90% 2,271
25-34
 
 
Average 2,011
median 1,846
10% 1,043
25% 1,373
75% 2,465
90% 3,183
35-44
 
 
Average 2,182
median 1,959
10% 1,017
25% 1,397
75% 2,716
90% 3,620
45-54
 
 
Average 2,033
median 1,801
10% 891
25% 1,255
75% 2,548
90% 3,451
55+
 
 
Average 1,850
median 1,658
10% 855
25% 1,178
75% 2,306
90% 3,081

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

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Men
2,166 USD
1,805 USD
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Women
In general, in Latvia, men earn 20.0% 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
6,141.00 USD
2. Sailor Transport, Haulage, Logistics
5,896.00 USD
3. Chief Executive Officer Top Management
5,766.00 USD
4. Leasing Director Leasing
5,033.00 USD
5. IT Architect Information Technology
4,784.00 USD
6. Judge Law & Legislation
4,474.00 USD
7. Finance Manager Management
4,258.00 USD
8. Lead developer Information Technology
4,242.00 USD
9. IT Director Top Management
4,241.00 USD
10. IT Manager Management
3,965.00 USD
11. Managing Director Top Management
3,960.00 USD
12. Head of the Legal Department Management
3,836.00 USD
13. Dentist Medicine & Social Care
3,822.00 USD
14. Sales Director Top Management
3,786.00 USD
15. Medical Advisor Pharmaceutical Industry
3,723.00 USD
16. Economic/Financial Manager Top Management
3,639.00 USD
17. Publishing House Director Top Management
3,617.00 USD
18. Business Group Manager Management
3,615.00 USD
19. Network Strategy Specialist Telecommunications
3,605.00 USD
20. Head of controlling Management
3,603.00 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
827.00 USD
2. Chambermaid Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
896.00 USD
3. School Caretaker Education, Science & Research
904.00 USD
4. Carer, Personal Assistant Medicine & Social Care
906.00 USD
5. Assistant Cook Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
928.00 USD
6. Cashier Commerce
929.00 USD
7. Postal Delivery Worker Transport, Haulage, Logistics
931.00 USD
8. Cleaner General labour
934.00 USD
9. Tailor Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
936.00 USD
10. Assistant Teacher Education, Science & Research
941.00 USD
11. Security Guard Security & Protection
942.00 USD
12. Fast food worker Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
943.00 USD
13. Caregiver Medicine & Social Care
966.00 USD
14. Porter, Information Staff General labour
980.00 USD
15. Milker Agriculture, Food Industry
989.00 USD
16. Receptionist Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,000.00 USD
17. Veterinary Technician Medicine & Social Care
1,005.00 USD
18. Stagehand Arts & Culture
1,009.00 USD
19. Florist Service Industries
1,015.00 USD
20. Shop Assistant Commerce
1,042.00 USD

Salaries in selected countries

Total average salary in randomly selected countries.

EstoniaEstonia
2,281 USD (net)
LithuaniaLithuania
2,363 USD (net)
Slovak RepublicSlovak Republic
2,315 USD (gross)
PolandPoland
3,051 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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IT Consultant
Information Technology
Age group
35-44
Working experience:
over 10 years
Region
Riga
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
2,123 USD
Net monthly salary
1,850 EUR
Anually salary
25,476 USD
Anually salary
22,200 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-14 21:45:26
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Carpenter
Construction & Real Estate
Age group
25-34
Working experience:
over 10 years
Region
Cesis Municipality
Education:
Secondary without school-leaving examination
Net monthly salary
1,836 USD
Net monthly salary
1,600 EUR
Anually salary
22,032 USD
Anually salary
19,200 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-14 21:26:14
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IT Tester
Information Technology
Age group
Working experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Riga
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
1,951 USD
Net monthly salary
1,700 EUR
Anually salary
23,412 USD
Anually salary
20,400 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-14 14:54:55
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Software Engineer
Information Technology
Age group
25-34
Working experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Riga
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Net monthly salary
2,984 USD
Net monthly salary
2,600 EUR
Anually salary
35,808 USD
Anually salary
31,200 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-14 14:18:07
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Cultural Officer
Arts & Culture
Age group
45-54
Working experience:
over 10 years
Region
Riga
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
1,362 USD
Net monthly salary
1,187 EUR
Anually salary
16,344 USD
Anually salary
14,244 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-14 11:10:42
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IT/Technical Support Specialist
Information Technology
Age group
35-44
Working experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Riga
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Net monthly salary
2,754 USD
Net monthly salary
2,400 EUR
Anually salary
33,048 USD
Anually salary
28,800 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-14 10:31:15
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Programmer
Information Technology
Age group
35-44
Working experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Riga
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Net monthly salary
2,295 USD
Net monthly salary
2,000 EUR
Anually salary
27,540 USD
Anually salary
24,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-14 06:54:24
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Retail Store Manager
Commerce
Age group
45-54
Working experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Riga
Education:
Secondary without school-leaving examination
Net monthly salary
1,607 USD
Net monthly salary
1,400 EUR
Anually salary
19,284 USD
Anually salary
16,800 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-14 06:15:39
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Construction Manager
Construction & Real Estate
Age group
35-44
Working experience:
over 10 years
Region
Aizkraukle Municipality
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
2,295 USD
Net monthly salary
2,000 EUR
Anually salary
27,540 USD
Anually salary
24,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-13 19:43:41
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Secretary
Administration
Age group
35-44
Working experience:
over 10 years
Region
Riga
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Net monthly salary
1,212 USD
Net monthly salary
1,056 EUR
Anually salary
14,544 USD
Anually salary
12,672 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-13 19:27:40
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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 1,985 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, Assistant Cook.

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 16.67% less than men.

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