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Salaries in Latvia

The salary range of employees working in Latvia is, by default, in the range of 861.00 EUR (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 2,764.00 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:
861 - 2,764 EUR
10% earn less lthan 861 EUR
10% earns more than 2,764 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 1,271
median 1,178
10% 694
25% 895
75% 1,544
90% 1,962
25-34
 
 
Average 1,759
median 1,612
10% 910
25% 1,199
75% 2,157
90% 2,786
35-44
 
 
Average 1,900
median 1,706
10% 886
25% 1,217
75% 2,364
90% 3,151
45-54
 
 
Average 1,761
median 1,554
10% 759
25% 1,076
75% 2,212
90% 3,010
55+
 
 
Average 1,628
median 1,464
10% 763
25% 1,045
75% 2,025
90% 2,695

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

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Men
1,878 EUR
1,561 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
5,259.00 EUR
2. Pilot Transport, Haulage, Logistics
5,222.00 EUR
3. Chief Executive Officer Top Management
4,997.00 EUR
4. Leasing Director Leasing
4,359.00 EUR
5. IT Architect Information Technology
4,223.00 EUR
6. Judge Law & Legislation
3,944.00 EUR
7. Finance Manager Management
3,821.00 EUR
8. Dentist Medicine & Social Care
3,777.00 EUR
9. Lead developer Information Technology
3,742.00 EUR
10. IT Director Top Management
3,704.00 EUR
11. IT Manager Management
3,572.00 EUR
12. Managing Director Top Management
3,444.00 EUR
13. Medical Advisor Pharmaceutical Industry
3,254.00 EUR
14. Network Strategy Specialist Telecommunications
3,236.00 EUR
15. Sales Director Top Management
3,204.00 EUR
16. Publishing House Director Top Management
3,204.00 EUR
17. Economic/Financial Manager Top Management
3,150.00 EUR
18. Plant manager Top Management
3,134.00 EUR
19. Business Group Manager Management
3,130.00 EUR
20. Head of the Legal Department Management
3,128.00 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
679.00 EUR
2. Carer, Personal Assistant Medicine & Social Care
743.00 EUR
3. Chambermaid Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
773.00 EUR
4. Cleaner General labour
773.00 EUR
5. Cashier Commerce
782.00 EUR
6. Assistant Cook Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
784.00 EUR
7. Tailor Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
787.00 EUR
8. School Caretaker Education, Science & Research
790.00 EUR
9. Fast food worker Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
795.00 EUR
10. Security Guard Security & Protection
797.00 EUR
11. Postal Delivery Worker Transport, Haulage, Logistics
806.00 EUR
12. Waiter Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
814.00 EUR
13. Assistant Teacher Education, Science & Research
823.00 EUR
14. Porter, Information Staff General labour
842.00 EUR
15. Caregiver Medicine & Social Care
850.00 EUR
16. General Labourer General labour
853.00 EUR
17. Stagehand Arts & Culture
874.00 EUR
18. Fabric Cutter Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
885.00 EUR
19. Milker Agriculture, Food Industry
885.00 EUR
20. Florist Service Industries
886.00 EUR

Salaries in selected countries

Total average salary in randomly selected countries.

EstoniaEstonia
1,975 EUR (net)
LithuaniaLithuania
2,055 EUR (net)
Slovak RepublicSlovak Republic
2,002 EUR (gross)
MacedoniaMacedonia
738 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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E-Commerce Specialist
Commerce
Age group
35-44
Working experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Riga and Riga region
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
1,323 USD
Net monthly salary
1,130 EUR
Anually salary
15,876 USD
Anually salary
13,560 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-01-07 08:36:10
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Housekeeper
Service Industries
Age group
45-54
Working experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Riga and Riga region
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Net monthly salary
1,218 USD
Net monthly salary
1,040 EUR
Anually salary
14,616 USD
Anually salary
12,480 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-01-07 07:46:21
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Business Analyst
Commerce
Age group
25-34
Working experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Riga and Riga region
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
1,920 USD
Net monthly salary
1,640 EUR
Anually salary
23,040 USD
Anually salary
19,680 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-01-07 07:05:04
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Graphic Designer
Marketing, Advertising, PR
Age group
25-34
Working experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Riga and Riga region
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
1,838 USD
Net monthly salary
1,570 EUR
Anually salary
22,056 USD
Anually salary
18,840 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-01-07 05:38:13
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Advisor
Public Administration, Self-governance
Age group
Working experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Riga and Riga region
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Net monthly salary
2,107 USD
Net monthly salary
1,800 EUR
Anually salary
25,284 USD
Anually salary
21,600 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-01-06 21:42:21
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Junior Accountant
Economy, Finance, Accountancy
Age group
Working experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Vidzeme
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Net monthly salary
1,990 USD
Net monthly salary
1,700 EUR
Anually salary
23,880 USD
Anually salary
20,400 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-01-06 20:40:54
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Production Supervisor
Management
Age group
Working experience:
less than a year
Region
Riga and Riga region
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
1,856 USD
Net monthly salary
1,585 EUR
Anually salary
22,272 USD
Anually salary
19,020 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-01-06 20:11:56
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Labourer
Production
Age group
45-54
Working experience:
over 10 years
Region
Zemgale
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Net monthly salary
937 USD
Net monthly salary
800 EUR
Anually salary
11,244 USD
Anually salary
9,600 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-01-06 20:02:10
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Lawyer
Law & Legislation
Age group
35-44
Working experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Latgale
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Net monthly salary
1,812 USD
Net monthly salary
1,548 EUR
Anually salary
21,744 USD
Anually salary
18,576 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-01-06 19:33:51
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ISO Specialist
Quality Management
Age group
35-44
Working experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Riga and Riga region
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
1,323 USD
Net monthly salary
1,130 EUR
Anually salary
15,876 USD
Anually salary
13,560 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-01-06 19:28:10
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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 1,719 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, Cashier.

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 16.88% less than men.

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