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Salaries in Latvia

The salary range of employees working in Latvia is, by default, in the range of 867.00 EUR (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 2,776.00 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:
867 - 2,776 EUR
10% earn less lthan 867 EUR
10% earns more than 2,776 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 1,289
median 1,199
10% 713
25% 915
75% 1,562
90% 1,976
25-34
 
 
Average 1,751
median 1,607
10% 908
25% 1,196
75% 2,145
90% 2,770
35-44
 
 
Average 1,899
median 1,705
10% 885
25% 1,216
75% 2,364
90% 3,151
45-54
 
 
Average 1,770
median 1,568
10% 776
25% 1,093
75% 2,218
90% 3,004
55+
 
 
Average 1,611
median 1,443
10% 744
25% 1,026
75% 2,007
90% 2,682

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

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Men
1,885 EUR
1,571 EUR
Woman icon
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 (EUR).

1. Pilot Transport, Haulage, Logistics
5,329.00 EUR
2. Sailor Transport, Haulage, Logistics
5,117.00 EUR
3. Chief Executive Officer Top Management
5,034.00 EUR
4. Leasing Director Leasing
4,381.00 EUR
5. IT Architect Information Technology
4,159.00 EUR
6. Judge Law & Legislation
3,902.00 EUR
7. IT Director Top Management
3,702.00 EUR
8. Finance Manager Management
3,702.00 EUR
9. Lead developer Information Technology
3,688.00 EUR
10. Managing Director Top Management
3,456.00 EUR
11. IT Manager Management
3,447.00 EUR
12. Dentist Medicine & Social Care
3,349.00 EUR
13. Head of the Legal Department Management
3,335.00 EUR
14. Sales Director Top Management
3,305.00 EUR
15. Medical Advisor Pharmaceutical Industry
3,240.00 EUR
16. Economic/Financial Manager Top Management
3,177.00 EUR
17. Publishing House Director Top Management
3,158.00 EUR
18. Business Group Manager Management
3,143.00 EUR
19. Head of controlling Management
3,132.00 EUR
20. Network Strategy Specialist Telecommunications
3,124.00 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
720.00 EUR
2. Chambermaid Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
779.00 EUR
3. School Caretaker Education, Science & Research
786.00 EUR
4. Carer, Personal Assistant Medicine & Social Care
794.00 EUR
5. Assistant Cook Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
807.00 EUR
6. Postal Delivery Worker Transport, Haulage, Logistics
808.00 EUR
7. Cashier Commerce
809.00 EUR
8. Cleaner General labour
813.00 EUR
9. Tailor Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
817.00 EUR
10. Fast food worker Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
819.00 EUR
11. Assistant Teacher Education, Science & Research
819.00 EUR
12. Security Guard Security & Protection
821.00 EUR
13. Caregiver Medicine & Social Care
847.00 EUR
14. Porter, Information Staff General labour
853.00 EUR
15. Milker Agriculture, Food Industry
861.00 EUR
16. Receptionist Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
868.00 EUR
17. Stagehand Arts & Culture
881.00 EUR
18. Veterinary Technician Medicine & Social Care
881.00 EUR
19. Florist Service Industries
883.00 EUR
20. Shop Assistant Commerce
908.00 EUR

Salaries in selected countries

Total average salary in randomly selected countries.

EstoniaEstonia
1,985 EUR (net)
LithuaniaLithuania
2,050 EUR (net)
Bosnia and HerzegovinaBosnia and Herzegovina
959 EUR (net)
Czech RepublicCzech Republic
2,372 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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Storekeeper
Management
Age group
45-54
Working experience:
over 10 years
Region
Riga
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Net monthly salary
1,810 USD
Net monthly salary
1,540 EUR
Anually salary
21,720 USD
Anually salary
18,480 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-02-20 09:51:56
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Cashier
Commerce
Age group
Working experience:
less than a year
Region
Riga
Education:
Secondary without school-leaving examination
Net monthly salary
1,027 USD
Net monthly salary
874 EUR
Anually salary
12,324 USD
Anually salary
10,488 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-02-20 09:33:56
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Software Engineer
Information Technology
Age group
25-34
Working experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Riga
Education:
Secondary without school-leaving examination
Net monthly salary
2,351 USD
Net monthly salary
2,000 EUR
Anually salary
28,212 USD
Anually salary
24,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-02-20 08:55:20
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Team leader
Management
Age group
35-44
Working experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Riga
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Net monthly salary
1,731 USD
Net monthly salary
1,473 EUR
Anually salary
20,772 USD
Anually salary
17,676 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-02-20 08:31:36
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Receptionist
Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
Age group
25-34
Working experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Riga
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
1,058 USD
Net monthly salary
900 EUR
Anually salary
12,696 USD
Anually salary
10,800 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-02-20 08:07:08
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Junior Architect
Construction & Real Estate
Age group
Working experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Riga
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Net monthly salary
858 USD
Net monthly salary
730 EUR
Anually salary
10,296 USD
Anually salary
8,760 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-02-20 07:55:00
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Specialist Official
Public Administration, Self-governance
Age group
Working experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Riga
Education:
Secondary without school-leaving examination
Net monthly salary
1,179 USD
Net monthly salary
1,003 EUR
Anually salary
14,148 USD
Anually salary
12,036 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-02-20 07:29:21
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Controller
Economy, Finance, Accountancy
Age group
Working experience:
less than a year
Region
Vidzeme
Education:
Secondary without school-leaving examination
Net monthly salary
2,292 USD
Net monthly salary
1,950 EUR
Anually salary
27,504 USD
Anually salary
23,400 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-02-20 06:59:38
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Data analyst
Economy, Finance, Accountancy
Age group
55+
Working experience:
over 10 years
Region
Gulbene Municipality
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Net monthly salary
2,351 USD
Net monthly salary
2,000 EUR
Anually salary
28,212 USD
Anually salary
24,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-02-20 06:59:49
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Payroll Clerk
Economy, Finance, Accountancy
Age group
45-54
Working experience:
less than a year
Region
Jurmala
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Net monthly salary
1,211 USD
Net monthly salary
1,030 EUR
Anually salary
14,532 USD
Anually salary
12,360 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-02-20 05:47:04
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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 1,728 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, 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 16.66% less than men.

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