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Salaries in Latvia

The salary range of employees working in Latvia is, by default, in the range of 877.00 EUR (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 2,797.00 EUR (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:
877 - 2,797 EUR
10% earn less lthan 877 EUR
10% earns more than 2,797 EUR
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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 EUR.

Average salary and range in Latvia by age in EUR.

<24
 
 
Average 1,308
median 1,210
10% 708
25% 916
75% 1,590
90% 2,025
25-34
 
 
Average 1,775
median 1,630
10% 923
25% 1,213
75% 2,172
90% 2,803
35-44
 
 
Average 1,923
median 1,729
10% 904
25% 1,238
75% 2,391
90% 3,175
45-54
 
 
Average 1,784
median 1,582
10% 785
25% 1,105
75% 2,236
90% 3,027
55+
 
 
Average 1,655
median 1,484
10% 765
25% 1,055
75% 2,063
90% 2,753

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

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Men
1,899 EUR
1,587 EUR
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Women
In general, in Latvia, men earn 19.7% more than women.

The best paid positions in Latvia

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

1. Pilot Transport, Haulage, Logistics
5,513.00 EUR
2. Sailor Transport, Haulage, Logistics
4,942.00 EUR
3. Chief Executive Officer Top Management
4,869.00 EUR
4. Leasing Director Leasing
4,419.00 EUR
5. IT Architect Information Technology
4,099.00 EUR
6. Judge Law & Legislation
3,932.00 EUR
7. IT Director Top Management
3,838.00 EUR
8. Lead developer Information Technology
3,689.00 EUR
9. Solution architect Information Technology
3,679.00 EUR
10. Managing Director Top Management
3,499.00 EUR
11. IT Manager Management
3,446.00 EUR
12. Economic/Financial Manager Top Management
3,430.00 EUR
13. Agile Coach Information Technology
3,409.00 EUR
14. Finance Manager Management
3,342.00 EUR
15. Head of the Legal Department Management
3,289.00 EUR
16. Country Manager/Director Top Management
3,284.00 EUR
17. Dentist Medicine & Social Care
3,282.00 EUR
18. Medical Advisor Pharmaceutical Industry
3,271.00 EUR
19. Publishing House Director Top Management
3,227.00 EUR
20. Business Group Manager Management
3,185.00 EUR

The worst paid positions in Latvia

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

1. Au-pair General labour
738.00 EUR
2. Chambermaid Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
779.00 EUR
3. School Caretaker Education, Science & Research
786.00 EUR
4. Postal Delivery Worker Transport, Haulage, Logistics
805.00 EUR
5. Carer, Personal Assistant Medicine & Social Care
810.00 EUR
6. Assistant Cook Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
818.00 EUR
7. Tailor Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
826.00 EUR
8. Cashier Commerce
829.00 EUR
9. Cleaner General labour
835.00 EUR
10. Security Guard Security & Protection
837.00 EUR
11. Assistant Teacher Education, Science & Research
849.00 EUR
12. Caregiver Medicine & Social Care
849.00 EUR
13. Milker Agriculture, Food Industry
851.00 EUR
14. Fast food worker Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
851.00 EUR
15. Porter, Information Staff General labour
853.00 EUR
16. Florist Service Industries
882.00 EUR
17. Veterinary Technician Medicine & Social Care
893.00 EUR
18. Secretary Public Administration, Self-governance
914.00 EUR
19. Shop Assistant Commerce
924.00 EUR
20. Cultural Officer Arts & Culture
925.00 EUR

Salaries in selected countries

Total average salary in randomly selected countries.

EstoniaEstonia
1,998 EUR (net)
LithuaniaLithuania
2,076 EUR (net)
Bosnia and HerzegovinaBosnia and Herzegovina
958 EUR (net)
Slovak RepublicSlovak Republic
2,038 EUR (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/Technical Support Specialist
Information Technology
Age group
35-44
Working experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Riga
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Net monthly salary
2,264 USD
Net monthly salary
1,925 EUR
Anually salary
27,168 USD
Anually salary
23,100 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-04-21 11:23:13
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Systems Administrator
Information Technology
Age group
25-34
Working experience:
less than a year
Region
Riga
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Net monthly salary
1,341 USD
Net monthly salary
1,140 EUR
Anually salary
16,092 USD
Anually salary
13,680 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-04-21 11:16:33
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Teacher
Education, Science & Research
Age group
Working experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Riga
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Net monthly salary
2,352 USD
Net monthly salary
2,000 EUR
Anually salary
28,224 USD
Anually salary
24,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-04-21 10:52:55
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Customer Support Specialist
Customer Support
Age group
25-34
Working experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Riga
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Net monthly salary
1,255 USD
Net monthly salary
1,067 EUR
Anually salary
15,060 USD
Anually salary
12,804 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-04-21 10:26:50
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Chief Executive Officer
Top Management
Age group
35-44
Working experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Riga
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Net monthly salary
11,760 USD
Net monthly salary
10,000 EUR
Anually salary
141,120 USD
Anually salary
120,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-04-21 08:43:35
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Pharmacist
Pharmaceutical Industry
Age group
Working experience:
less than a year
Region
Olaine Municipality
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Net monthly salary
1,529 USD
Net monthly salary
1,300 EUR
Anually salary
18,348 USD
Anually salary
15,600 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-04-21 08:36:46
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Webmaster
Information Technology
Age group
25-34
Working experience:
less than a year
Region
Riga
Education:
Secondary without school-leaving examination
Net monthly salary
1,294 USD
Net monthly salary
1,100 EUR
Anually salary
15,528 USD
Anually salary
13,200 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-04-20 21:10:23
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Warehouseman
Transport, Haulage, Logistics
Age group
35-44
Working experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Riga
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Net monthly salary
2,067 USD
Net monthly salary
1,758 EUR
Anually salary
24,804 USD
Anually salary
21,096 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-04-20 21:03:34
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Warehouseman
Transport, Haulage, Logistics
Age group
35-44
Working experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Riga
Education:
Secondary without school-leaving examination
Net monthly salary
1,294 USD
Net monthly salary
1,100 EUR
Anually salary
15,528 USD
Anually salary
13,200 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-04-20 20:57:16
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Lighting Technician
Arts & Culture
Age group
Working experience:
less than a year
Region
Madona Municipality
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Net monthly salary
1,061 USD
Net monthly salary
902 EUR
Anually salary
12,732 USD
Anually salary
10,824 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-04-20 19:27:46
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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 1,743 EUR.

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, Postal Delivery Worker, Carer, Personal Assistant.

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 16.43% less than men.

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