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Salaries in Latvia

The salary range of employees working in Latvia is, by default, in the range of 916.00 EUR (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 2,898.00 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:
916 - 2,898 EUR
10% earn less lthan 916 EUR
10% earns more than 2,898 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 1,336
median 1,239
10% 729
25% 940
75% 1,624
90% 2,064
25-34
 
 
Average 1,825
median 1,669
10% 933
25% 1,235
75% 2,240
90% 2,906
35-44
 
 
Average 2,009
median 1,799
10% 924
25% 1,277
75% 2,504
90% 3,348
45-54
 
 
Average 1,870
median 1,655
10% 815
25% 1,151
75% 2,347
90% 3,186
55+
 
 
Average 1,706
median 1,530
10% 793
25% 1,091
75% 2,125
90% 2,831

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

Men
1,962 EUR
1,639 EUR
Women
In general, in Latvia, men earn 19.7% more than women.

The best paid positions in Latvia

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

1. Chief Executive Officer Top Management
5,831.00 EUR
2. Pilot Transport, Haulage, Logistics
5,507.00 EUR
3. Sailor Transport, Haulage, Logistics
5,295.00 EUR
4. Leasing Director Leasing
4,571.00 EUR
5. IT Architect Information Technology
4,285.00 EUR
6. Judge Law & Legislation
4,031.00 EUR
7. IT Director Top Management
3,977.00 EUR
8. Lead developer Information Technology
3,754.00 EUR
9. Managing Director Top Management
3,723.00 EUR
10. Solution architect Information Technology
3,685.00 EUR
11. IT Manager Management
3,547.00 EUR
12. Agile Coach Information Technology
3,527.00 EUR
13. Economic/Financial Director Top Management
3,525.00 EUR
14. Business Group Manager Management
3,507.00 EUR
15. Country Manager/Director Top Management
3,483.00 EUR
16. Dentist Medicine & Social Care
3,402.00 EUR
17. Head of the Legal Department Management
3,355.00 EUR
18. Finance Manager Management
3,348.00 EUR
19. Publishing House Director Top Management
3,311.00 EUR
20. Sales Director Top Management
3,293.00 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
794.00 EUR
2. School Caretaker Education, Science & Research
805.00 EUR
3. Carer, Personal Assistant Medicine & Social Care
832.00 EUR
4. Caregiver Medicine & Social Care
836.00 EUR
5. Chambermaid Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
838.00 EUR
6. Tailor Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
854.00 EUR
7. Security Guard Security & Protection
858.00 EUR
8. Porter, Information Staff General labour
885.00 EUR
9. Cultural Officer Arts & Culture
887.00 EUR
10. Milker Agriculture, Food Industry
897.00 EUR
11. Social rehabilitation specialist Medicine & Social Care
897.00 EUR
12. Cleaner General labour
902.00 EUR
13. Assistant Cook Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
906.00 EUR
14. Florist Service Industries
910.00 EUR
15. Assistant Teacher Education, Science & Research
917.00 EUR
16. Veterinary Technician Medicine & Social Care
919.00 EUR
17. Restorer/Conservator Arts & Culture
937.00 EUR
18. Stagehand Arts & Culture
940.00 EUR
19. Cashier Commerce
940.00 EUR
20. Fast food worker Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
941.00 EUR

Salaries in selected countries

Total average salary in randomly selected countries.

LithuaniaLithuania
2,129 EUR (net)
EstoniaEstonia
2,079 EUR (net)
Slovak RepublicSlovak Republic
2,128 EUR (gross)
BulgariaBulgaria
506 EUR (net)

10 latest employee profiles in salary survey

List of the latest respondents whose data are used in further salary survey calculations.

Female
Marketing Director
Top Management
Age group
Working experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Riga
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Net monthly salary
2,782 USD
Net monthly salary
2,500 EUR
Anually salary
33,384 USD
Anually salary
30,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-11-12 16:21:19
Female
Warehouseman
Transport, Haulage, Logistics
Age group
Working experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Smiltene Municipality
Education:
Primary education
Net monthly salary
1,119 USD
Net monthly salary
1,006 EUR
Anually salary
13,428 USD
Anually salary
12,072 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-11-12 15:55:54
Male
Health and Safety Officer
Security & Protection
Age group
35-44
Working experience:
over 10 years
Region
Riga
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Net monthly salary
2,893 USD
Net monthly salary
2,600 EUR
Anually salary
34,716 USD
Anually salary
31,200 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-11-12 15:44:32
Male
Chemist
Chemical Industry
Age group
25-34
Working experience:
over 10 years
Region
Olaine Municipality
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Net monthly salary
2,047 USD
Net monthly salary
1,840 EUR
Anually salary
24,564 USD
Anually salary
22,080 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-11-12 15:07:16
Male
Agricultural Engineer, Agronomist
Agriculture, Food Industry
Age group
35-44
Working experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Saldus Municipality
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Net monthly salary
2,159 USD
Net monthly salary
1,940 EUR
Anually salary
25,908 USD
Anually salary
23,280 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-11-12 14:46:09
Male
IT/Technical Support Specialist
Information Technology
Age group
Working experience:
less than a year
Region
Riga
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Net monthly salary
2,337 USD
Net monthly salary
2,100 EUR
Anually salary
28,044 USD
Anually salary
25,200 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-11-12 14:44:56
Female
Pre-school/School/ Kindergarder nurse
Medicine & Social Care
Age group
35-44
Working experience:
over 10 years
Region
Aizkraukle Municipality
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
952 USD
Net monthly salary
856 EUR
Anually salary
11,424 USD
Anually salary
10,272 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-11-12 12:28:23
Female
Lawyer
Law & Legislation
Age group
55+
Working experience:
over 10 years
Region
Riga
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Net monthly salary
1,836 USD
Net monthly salary
1,650 EUR
Anually salary
22,032 USD
Anually salary
19,800 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-11-12 11:16:35
Male
CNC Machine Setter
Mechanical Engineering
Age group
25-34
Working experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Marupe Municipality
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Net monthly salary
2,225 USD
Net monthly salary
2,000 EUR
Anually salary
26,700 USD
Anually salary
24,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-11-12 02:33:54
Male
Compliance Specialist
Banking
Age group
35-44
Working experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Riga
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Net monthly salary
3,449 USD
Net monthly salary
3,100 EUR
Anually salary
41,388 USD
Anually salary
37,200 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-11-12 01:36:08
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Frequently asked Questions

Frequently asked questions and answers about the salary level in $country.

The total net average salary for job positions in the country based on Algas.lv data in Latvia is 1,811 EUR.

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

The worst-paid positions in the country Latvia are Au-pair, School Caretaker, Carer, Personal Assistant, Caregiver, Chambermaid.

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 16.46% less than men.

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