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Salaries in Latvia

The salary range of employees working in Latvia is, by default, in the range of 869.00 EUR (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 2,782.00 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:
869 - 2,782 EUR
10% earn less lthan 869 EUR
10% earns more than 2,782 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 1,292
median 1,202
10% 715
25% 917
75% 1,566
90% 1,981
25-34
 
 
Average 1,755
median 1,611
10% 910
25% 1,198
75% 2,150
90% 2,777
35-44
 
 
Average 1,904
median 1,709
10% 887
25% 1,219
75% 2,370
90% 3,158
45-54
 
 
Average 1,774
median 1,571
10% 778
25% 1,095
75% 2,223
90% 3,010
55+
 
 
Average 1,614
median 1,447
10% 745
25% 1,028
75% 2,011
90% 2,688

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

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Men
1,890 EUR
1,574 EUR
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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
5,373.00 EUR
2. Sailor Transport, Haulage, Logistics
5,159.00 EUR
3. Chief Executive Officer Top Management
5,016.00 EUR
4. Leasing Director Leasing
4,390.00 EUR
5. IT Architect Information Technology
4,178.00 EUR
6. Judge Law & Legislation
3,896.00 EUR
7. Finance Manager Management
3,719.00 EUR
8. Lead developer Information Technology
3,704.00 EUR
9. IT Director Top Management
3,689.00 EUR
10. IT Manager Management
3,464.00 EUR
11. Managing Director Top Management
3,444.00 EUR
12. Head of the Legal Department Management
3,351.00 EUR
13. Dentist Medicine & Social Care
3,311.00 EUR
14. Sales Director Top Management
3,294.00 EUR
15. Medical Advisor Pharmaceutical Industry
3,247.00 EUR
16. Economic/Financial Manager Top Management
3,166.00 EUR
17. Network Strategy Specialist Telecommunications
3,159.00 EUR
18. Business Group Manager Management
3,158.00 EUR
19. Head of controlling Management
3,147.00 EUR
20. Publishing House Director Top Management
3,146.00 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
722.00 EUR
2. Chambermaid Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
783.00 EUR
3. Carer, Personal Assistant Medicine & Social Care
785.00 EUR
4. School Caretaker Education, Science & Research
789.00 EUR
5. Cashier Commerce
809.00 EUR
6. Assistant Cook Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
812.00 EUR
7. Tailor Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
815.00 EUR
8. Postal Delivery Worker Transport, Haulage, Logistics
815.00 EUR
9. Cleaner General labour
815.00 EUR
10. Security Guard Security & Protection
821.00 EUR
11. Assistant Teacher Education, Science & Research
822.00 EUR
12. Fast food worker Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
824.00 EUR
13. Caregiver Medicine & Social Care
837.00 EUR
14. Porter, Information Staff General labour
855.00 EUR
15. Milker Agriculture, Food Industry
862.00 EUR
16. Veterinary Technician Medicine & Social Care
871.00 EUR
17. Receptionist Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
874.00 EUR
18. Stagehand Arts & Culture
878.00 EUR
19. Florist Service Industries
886.00 EUR
20. Shop Assistant Commerce
908.00 EUR

Salaries in selected countries

Total average salary in randomly selected countries.

EstoniaEstonia
1,991 EUR (net)
LithuaniaLithuania
2,068 EUR (net)
Slovak RepublicSlovak Republic
2,028 EUR (gross)
RomaniaRomania
1,468 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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Accountant
Economy, Finance, Accountancy
Age group
35-44
Working experience:
over 10 years
Region
Riga
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Net monthly salary
2,325 USD
Net monthly salary
2,017 EUR
Anually salary
27,900 USD
Anually salary
24,204 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-04-04 00:43:08
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Software Engineer
Information Technology
Age group
Working experience:
over 10 years
Region
Riga
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
2,458 USD
Net monthly salary
2,133 EUR
Anually salary
29,496 USD
Anually salary
25,596 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-04-04 00:32:11
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Design Engineer
Mechanical Engineering
Age group
25-34
Working experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Riga
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Net monthly salary
1,911 USD
Net monthly salary
1,658 EUR
Anually salary
22,932 USD
Anually salary
19,896 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-04-03 21:03:39
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Lead developer
Information Technology
Age group
25-34
Working experience:
over 10 years
Region
Riga
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
4,178 USD
Net monthly salary
3,625 EUR
Anually salary
50,136 USD
Anually salary
43,500 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-04-03 21:01:52
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Housekeeper
Service Industries
Age group
Working experience:
over 10 years
Region
Liepaja
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Net monthly salary
774 USD
Net monthly salary
672 EUR
Anually salary
9,288 USD
Anually salary
8,064 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-04-03 19:13:20
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Electrical Engineer
Electrical & Power Engineering
Age group
25-34
Working experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Riga
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Net monthly salary
2,824 USD
Net monthly salary
2,450 EUR
Anually salary
33,888 USD
Anually salary
29,400 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-04-03 16:56:57
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Product Manager
Commerce
Age group
35-44
Working experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Riga
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
4,985 USD
Net monthly salary
4,325 EUR
Anually salary
59,820 USD
Anually salary
51,900 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-04-03 14:31:56
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Logistics Clerk
Transport, Haulage, Logistics
Age group
Working experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Riga
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Net monthly salary
1,729 USD
Net monthly salary
1,500 EUR
Anually salary
20,748 USD
Anually salary
18,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-04-03 08:57:14
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SEO analyst
Marketing, Advertising, PR
Age group
25-34
Working experience:
over 10 years
Region
Riga
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Net monthly salary
3,794 USD
Net monthly salary
3,292 EUR
Anually salary
45,528 USD
Anually salary
39,504 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-04-03 08:24:35
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Procurement specialist
Administration
Age group
35-44
Working experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Ventspils
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
2,708 USD
Net monthly salary
2,350 EUR
Anually salary
32,496 USD
Anually salary
28,200 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-04-03 07:35:21
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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 1,732 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, Carer, Personal Assistant, School Caretaker, 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 16.72% less than men.

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