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Salaries in Latvia

The salary range of employees working in Latvia is, by default, in the range of 859.00 EUR (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 2,758.00 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:
859 - 2,758 EUR
10% earn less lthan 859 EUR
10% earns more than 2,758 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 1,268
median 1,176
10% 693
25% 893
75% 1,541
90% 1,958
25-34
 
 
Average 1,755
median 1,609
10% 908
25% 1,197
75% 2,152
90% 2,780
35-44
 
 
Average 1,896
median 1,703
10% 884
25% 1,214
75% 2,359
90% 3,144
45-54
 
 
Average 1,757
median 1,551
10% 757
25% 1,074
75% 2,207
90% 3,003
55+
 
 
Average 1,625
median 1,460
10% 761
25% 1,043
75% 2,021
90% 2,689

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

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Men
1,874 EUR
1,558 EUR
Woman icon
Women
In general, in Latvia, men earn 20.3% more than women.

The best paid positions in Latvia

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

1. Sailor Transport, Haulage, Logistics
5,234.00 EUR
2. Pilot Transport, Haulage, Logistics
5,197.00 EUR
3. Chief Executive Officer Top Management
4,996.00 EUR
4. Leasing Director Leasing
4,349.00 EUR
5. IT Architect Information Technology
4,224.00 EUR
6. Judge Law & Legislation
3,955.00 EUR
7. Finance Manager Management
3,809.00 EUR
8. Dentist Medicine & Social Care
3,796.00 EUR
9. Lead developer Information Technology
3,742.00 EUR
10. IT Director Top Management
3,704.00 EUR
11. IT Manager Management
3,560.00 EUR
12. Managing Director Top Management
3,444.00 EUR
13. Medical Advisor Pharmaceutical Industry
3,268.00 EUR
14. Sales Director Top Management
3,204.00 EUR
15. Publishing House Director Top Management
3,204.00 EUR
16. Economic/Financial Manager Top Management
3,150.00 EUR
17. Plant manager Top Management
3,134.00 EUR
18. Business Group Manager Management
3,120.00 EUR
19. Head of the Legal Department Management
3,118.00 EUR
20. Network Strategy Specialist Telecommunications
3,117.00 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
676.00 EUR
2. Carer, Personal Assistant Medicine & Social Care
747.00 EUR
3. Chambermaid Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
767.00 EUR
4. Cleaner General labour
770.00 EUR
5. Assistant Cook Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
778.00 EUR
6. Cashier Commerce
784.00 EUR
7. School Caretaker Education, Science & Research
788.00 EUR
8. Fast food worker Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
789.00 EUR
9. Security Guard Security & Protection
791.00 EUR
10. Tailor Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
795.00 EUR
11. Postal Delivery Worker Transport, Haulage, Logistics
802.00 EUR
12. Waiter Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
808.00 EUR
13. Assistant Teacher Education, Science & Research
822.00 EUR
14. Porter, Information Staff General labour
839.00 EUR
15. General Labourer General labour
850.00 EUR
16. Caregiver Medicine & Social Care
854.00 EUR
17. Stagehand Arts & Culture
878.00 EUR
18. Receptionist Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
881.00 EUR
19. Milker Agriculture, Food Industry
886.00 EUR
20. Florist Service Industries
887.00 EUR

Salaries in selected countries

Total average salary in randomly selected countries.

EstoniaEstonia
1,969 EUR (net)
LithuaniaLithuania
2,047 EUR (net)
Slovak RepublicSlovak Republic
1,992 EUR (gross)
RomaniaRomania
1,463 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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Auditor
Economy, Finance, Accountancy
Age group
25-34
Working experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Riga and Riga region
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
2,858 USD
Net monthly salary
2,425 EUR
Anually salary
34,296 USD
Anually salary
29,100 EUR
ClockPosted: 2025-12-28 13:03:55
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Java Programmer
Information Technology
Age group
35-44
Working experience:
over 10 years
Region
Riga and Riga region
Education:
Secondary without school-leaving examination
Net monthly salary
3,890 USD
Net monthly salary
3,300 EUR
Anually salary
46,680 USD
Anually salary
39,600 EUR
ClockPosted: 2025-12-28 12:33:20
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Retail Store Manager
Commerce
Age group
Working experience:
less than a year
Region
Riga and Riga region
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
1,650 USD
Net monthly salary
1,400 EUR
Anually salary
19,800 USD
Anually salary
16,800 EUR
ClockPosted: 2025-12-28 06:37:33
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Machine Operator
Production
Age group
45-54
Working experience:
over 10 years
Region
Riga and Riga region
Education:
Secondary without school-leaving examination
Net monthly salary
1,532 USD
Net monthly salary
1,300 EUR
Anually salary
18,384 USD
Anually salary
15,600 EUR
ClockPosted: 2025-12-28 06:17:24
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Preschool Teacher
Education, Science & Research
Age group
35-44
Working experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Riga and Riga region
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Net monthly salary
1,328 USD
Net monthly salary
1,127 EUR
Anually salary
15,936 USD
Anually salary
13,524 EUR
ClockPosted: 2025-12-27 23:02:27
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Carer, Personal Assistant
Medicine & Social Care
Age group
35-44
Working experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Vidzeme
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Net monthly salary
777 USD
Net monthly salary
659 EUR
Anually salary
9,324 USD
Anually salary
7,908 EUR
ClockPosted: 2025-12-27 22:10:05
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UX designer
Information Technology
Age group
35-44
Working experience:
less than a year
Region
Kurzeme
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Net monthly salary
1,768 USD
Net monthly salary
1,500 EUR
Anually salary
21,216 USD
Anually salary
18,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2025-12-27 20:21:27
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Business Intelligence Specialist
Information Technology
Age group
25-34
Working experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Riga and Riga region
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
2,947 USD
Net monthly salary
2,500 EUR
Anually salary
35,364 USD
Anually salary
30,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2025-12-27 19:51:45
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Driver
Transport, Haulage, Logistics
Age group
35-44
Working experience:
over 10 years
Region
Vidzeme
Education:
Secondary without school-leaving examination
Net monthly salary
2,240 USD
Net monthly salary
1,900 EUR
Anually salary
26,880 USD
Anually salary
22,800 EUR
ClockPosted: 2025-12-27 19:40:50
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Warehouseman
Transport, Haulage, Logistics
Age group
Working experience:
less than a year
Region
Valmiera
Education:
Primary education
Net monthly salary
1,485 USD
Net monthly salary
1,260 EUR
Anually salary
17,820 USD
Anually salary
15,120 EUR
ClockPosted: 2025-12-27 19:38:31
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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 1,716 EUR.

The best-paid positions in the country Latvia are Sailor, Pilot, Chief Executive Officer, Leasing Director, IT Architect.

The worst-paid positions in the country Latvia are Au-pair, Carer, Personal Assistant, Chambermaid, Cleaner, 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 16.86% less than men.

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