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Salaries in Latvia

The salary range of employees working in Latvia is, by default, in the range of 866.00 EUR (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 2,773.00 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:
866 - 2,773 EUR
10% earn less lthan 866 EUR
10% earns more than 2,773 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 1,288
median 1,198
10% 713
25% 914
75% 1,561
90% 1,975
25-34
 
 
Average 1,749
median 1,606
10% 907
25% 1,194
75% 2,143
90% 2,768
35-44
 
 
Average 1,897
median 1,703
10% 884
25% 1,215
75% 2,362
90% 3,148
45-54
 
 
Average 1,768
median 1,566
10% 775
25% 1,092
75% 2,216
90% 3,001
55+
 
 
Average 1,609
median 1,442
10% 743
25% 1,025
75% 2,005
90% 2,679

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

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Men
1,884 EUR
1,569 EUR
Woman icon
Women
In general, in Latvia, men earn 20.1% 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
5,307.00 EUR
2. Sailor Transport, Haulage, Logistics
5,096.00 EUR
3. Chief Executive Officer Top Management
5,043.00 EUR
4. Leasing Director Leasing
4,376.00 EUR
5. IT Architect Information Technology
4,150.00 EUR
6. Judge Law & Legislation
3,906.00 EUR
7. IT Director Top Management
3,708.00 EUR
8. Finance Manager Management
3,693.00 EUR
9. Lead developer Information Technology
3,679.00 EUR
10. Managing Director Top Management
3,463.00 EUR
11. IT Manager Management
3,439.00 EUR
12. Dentist Medicine & Social Care
3,368.00 EUR
13. Head of the Legal Department Management
3,327.00 EUR
14. Sales Director Top Management
3,311.00 EUR
15. Medical Advisor Pharmaceutical Industry
3,237.00 EUR
16. Economic/Financial Manager Top Management
3,183.00 EUR
17. Publishing House Director Top Management
3,163.00 EUR
18. Business Group Manager Management
3,136.00 EUR
19. Head of controlling Management
3,125.00 EUR
20. Network Strategy Specialist Telecommunications
3,109.00 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
719.00 EUR
2. Chambermaid Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
777.00 EUR
3. School Caretaker Education, Science & Research
785.00 EUR
4. Carer, Personal Assistant Medicine & Social Care
799.00 EUR
5. Postal Delivery Worker Transport, Haulage, Logistics
805.00 EUR
6. Assistant Cook Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
805.00 EUR
7. Cashier Commerce
809.00 EUR
8. Cleaner General labour
812.00 EUR
9. Fast food worker Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
817.00 EUR
10. Assistant Teacher Education, Science & Research
817.00 EUR
11. Tailor Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
818.00 EUR
12. Security Guard Security & Protection
822.00 EUR
13. Caregiver Medicine & Social Care
851.00 EUR
14. Porter, Information Staff General labour
852.00 EUR
15. Milker Agriculture, Food Industry
861.00 EUR
16. Receptionist Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
866.00 EUR
17. Florist Service Industries
881.00 EUR
18. Stagehand Arts & Culture
882.00 EUR
19. Veterinary Technician Medicine & Social Care
886.00 EUR
20. Shop Assistant Commerce
908.00 EUR

Salaries in selected countries

Total average salary in randomly selected countries.

EstoniaEstonia
1,982 EUR (net)
LithuaniaLithuania
2,041 EUR (net)
HungaryHungary
2,159 EUR (gross)
RomaniaRomania
1,446 EUR (net)

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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Client officer
Banking
Age group
35-44
Working experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Kurzeme
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Net monthly salary
1,175 USD
Net monthly salary
1,002 EUR
Anually salary
14,100 USD
Anually salary
12,024 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-01-21 09:20:16
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HR Officer
Human Resources
Age group
25-34
Working experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Vidzeme
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
1,650 USD
Net monthly salary
1,407 EUR
Anually salary
19,800 USD
Anually salary
16,884 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-01-21 08:49:28
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Product Marketing Manager
Commerce
Age group
35-44
Working experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Riga and Riga region
Education:
Postgraduate (Doctorate)
Net monthly salary
3,513 USD
Net monthly salary
2,995 EUR
Anually salary
42,156 USD
Anually salary
35,940 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-01-21 08:35:04
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Sales Officer
Commerce
Age group
55+
Working experience:
over 10 years
Region
Riga and Riga region
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
3,167 USD
Net monthly salary
2,700 EUR
Anually salary
38,004 USD
Anually salary
32,400 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-01-21 07:41:21
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Site Manager
Construction & Real Estate
Age group
45-54
Working experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Riga and Riga region
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Net monthly salary
2,346 USD
Net monthly salary
2,000 EUR
Anually salary
28,152 USD
Anually salary
24,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-01-21 07:32:20
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Driver
Transport, Haulage, Logistics
Age group
35-44
Working experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Riga and Riga region
Education:
Secondary without school-leaving examination
Net monthly salary
2,287 USD
Net monthly salary
1,950 EUR
Anually salary
27,444 USD
Anually salary
23,400 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-01-21 07:10:59
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Lawyer
Law & Legislation
Age group
45-54
Working experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Daugavpils
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
1,298 USD
Net monthly salary
1,107 EUR
Anually salary
15,576 USD
Anually salary
13,284 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-01-21 07:03:08
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Shop Assistant
Commerce
Age group
45-54
Working experience:
over 10 years
Region
Riga and Riga region
Education:
Secondary without school-leaving examination
Net monthly salary
1,759 USD
Net monthly salary
1,500 EUR
Anually salary
21,108 USD
Anually salary
18,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-01-21 06:51:19
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Gardener
Service Industries
Age group
45-54
Working experience:
over 10 years
Region
Riga and Riga region
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Net monthly salary
867 USD
Net monthly salary
739 EUR
Anually salary
10,404 USD
Anually salary
8,868 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-01-21 05:59:39
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Javascript Programmer
Information Technology
Age group
25-34
Working experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Riga and Riga region
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Net monthly salary
2,580 USD
Net monthly salary
2,200 EUR
Anually salary
30,960 USD
Anually salary
26,400 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-01-20 23:18:38
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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 1,726 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 16.72% less than men.

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