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Salaries in Latvia

The salary range of employees working in Latvia is, by default, in the range of 879.00 EUR (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 2,804.00 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:
879 - 2,804 EUR
10% earn less lthan 879 EUR
10% earns more than 2,804 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 1,311
median 1,213
10% 710
25% 918
75% 1,594
90% 2,030
25-34
 
 
Average 1,779
median 1,634
10% 925
25% 1,216
75% 2,178
90% 2,810
35-44
 
 
Average 1,928
median 1,733
10% 907
25% 1,241
75% 2,397
90% 3,183
45-54
 
 
Average 1,788
median 1,586
10% 787
25% 1,108
75% 2,242
90% 3,034
55+
 
 
Average 1,659
median 1,487
10% 767
25% 1,058
75% 2,068
90% 2,760

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

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Men
1,904 EUR
1,591 EUR
Woman icon
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
5,560.00 EUR
2. Sailor Transport, Haulage, Logistics
4,984.00 EUR
3. Chief Executive Officer Top Management
4,853.00 EUR
4. Leasing Director Leasing
4,431.00 EUR
5. IT Architect Information Technology
4,116.00 EUR
6. Judge Law & Legislation
3,928.00 EUR
7. IT Director Top Management
3,826.00 EUR
8. Lead developer Information Technology
3,705.00 EUR
9. Solution architect Information Technology
3,695.00 EUR
10. Managing Director Top Management
3,488.00 EUR
11. IT Manager Management
3,464.00 EUR
12. Agile Coach Information Technology
3,424.00 EUR
13. Economic/Financial Manager Top Management
3,419.00 EUR
14. Finance Manager Management
3,360.00 EUR
15. Head of the Legal Department Management
3,306.00 EUR
16. Medical Advisor Pharmaceutical Industry
3,279.00 EUR
17. Country Manager/Director Top Management
3,273.00 EUR
18. Dentist Medicine & Social Care
3,246.00 EUR
19. Publishing House Director Top Management
3,217.00 EUR
20. Business Group Manager Management
3,201.00 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
740.00 EUR
2. Chambermaid Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
784.00 EUR
3. School Caretaker Education, Science & Research
789.00 EUR
4. Carer, Personal Assistant Medicine & Social Care
801.00 EUR
5. Postal Delivery Worker Transport, Haulage, Logistics
812.00 EUR
6. Assistant Cook Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
824.00 EUR
7. Tailor Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
825.00 EUR
8. Cashier Commerce
829.00 EUR
9. Security Guard Security & Protection
837.00 EUR
10. Cleaner General labour
837.00 EUR
11. Caregiver Medicine & Social Care
840.00 EUR
12. Assistant Teacher Education, Science & Research
852.00 EUR
13. Milker Agriculture, Food Industry
853.00 EUR
14. Porter, Information Staff General labour
856.00 EUR
15. Fast food worker Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
857.00 EUR
16. Veterinary Technician Medicine & Social Care
883.00 EUR
17. Florist Service Industries
886.00 EUR
18. Secretary Public Administration, Self-governance
914.00 EUR
19. Social rehabilitation specialist Medicine & Social Care
917.00 EUR
20. Cultural Officer Arts & Culture
923.00 EUR

Salaries in selected countries

Total average salary in randomly selected countries.

EstoniaEstonia
2,005 EUR (net)
LithuaniaLithuania
2,094 EUR (net)
CroatiaCroatia
1,723 EUR (net)
PolandPoland
2,670 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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Petrol Station Attendant
Service Industries
Age group
45-54
Working experience:
less than a year
Region
Kekava Municipality
Education:
Secondary without school-leaving examination
Net monthly salary
1,878 USD
Net monthly salary
1,613 EUR
Anually salary
22,536 USD
Anually salary
19,356 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-06-05 18:37:04
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Electrical Engineer
Electrical & Power Engineering
Age group
35-44
Working experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Riga
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Net monthly salary
2,444 USD
Net monthly salary
2,100 EUR
Anually salary
29,328 USD
Anually salary
25,200 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-06-05 16:57:47
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Retail Store Manager
Commerce
Age group
45-54
Working experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Rezekne
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Net monthly salary
1,397 USD
Net monthly salary
1,200 EUR
Anually salary
16,764 USD
Anually salary
14,400 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-06-05 15:22:47
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Sales Officer
Commerce
Age group
Working experience:
over 10 years
Region
Riga
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Net monthly salary
2,561 USD
Net monthly salary
2,200 EUR
Anually salary
30,732 USD
Anually salary
26,400 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-06-05 15:12:26
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HR Officer
Human Resources
Age group
Working experience:
less than a year
Region
Riga
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
908 USD
Net monthly salary
780 EUR
Anually salary
10,896 USD
Anually salary
9,360 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-06-05 14:15:09
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Logistics Director
Top Management
Age group
35-44
Working experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Riga
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Net monthly salary
3,492 USD
Net monthly salary
3,000 EUR
Anually salary
41,904 USD
Anually salary
36,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-06-05 13:22:59
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Construction Estimator
Construction & Real Estate
Age group
35-44
Working experience:
over 10 years
Region
Jekabpils Municipality
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Net monthly salary
2,002 USD
Net monthly salary
1,720 EUR
Anually salary
24,024 USD
Anually salary
20,640 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-06-05 12:30:55
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Funeral service worker
Service Industries
Age group
25-34
Working experience:
less than a year
Region
Riga
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Net monthly salary
1,467 USD
Net monthly salary
1,260 EUR
Anually salary
17,604 USD
Anually salary
15,120 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-06-05 10:51:38
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IT Project Manager
Information Technology
Age group
35-44
Working experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Riga
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
2,561 USD
Net monthly salary
2,200 EUR
Anually salary
30,732 USD
Anually salary
26,400 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-06-05 10:26:44
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Project Manager
Management
Age group
25-34
Working experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Riga
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
4,656 USD
Net monthly salary
4,000 EUR
Anually salary
55,872 USD
Anually salary
48,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-06-05 09:00:27
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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 1,748 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, 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 16.44% less than men.

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