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Salaries in Latvia

The salary range of employees working in Latvia is, by default, in the range of 894.00 EUR (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 2,838.00 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:
894 - 2,838 EUR
10% earn less lthan 894 EUR
10% earns more than 2,838 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 1,316
median 1,221
10% 720
25% 928
75% 1,598
90% 2,032
25-34
 
 
Average 1,796
median 1,646
10% 928
25% 1,223
75% 2,202
90% 2,844
35-44
 
 
Average 1,947
median 1,745
10% 902
25% 1,242
75% 2,424
90% 3,233
45-54
 
 
Average 1,825
median 1,614
10% 792
25% 1,121
75% 2,291
90% 3,111
55+
 
 
Average 1,655
median 1,486
10% 771
25% 1,060
75% 2,060
90% 2,745

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

Men
1,929 EUR
1,610 EUR
Women
In general, in Latvia, men earn 19.8% 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
5,639.00 EUR
2. Chief Executive Officer Top Management
5,452.00 EUR
3. Sailor Transport, Haulage, Logistics
4,940.00 EUR
4. Leasing Director Leasing
4,491.00 EUR
5. IT Architect Information Technology
4,126.00 EUR
6. Judge Law & Legislation
3,976.00 EUR
7. IT Director Top Management
3,861.00 EUR
8. Managing Director Top Management
3,736.00 EUR
9. Solution architect Information Technology
3,728.00 EUR
10. Lead developer Information Technology
3,727.00 EUR
11. IT Manager Management
3,626.00 EUR
12. Economic/Financial Manager Top Management
3,527.00 EUR
13. Agile Coach Information Technology
3,464.00 EUR
14. Country Manager/Director Top Management
3,371.00 EUR
15. Dentist Medicine & Social Care
3,316.00 EUR
16. Head of the Legal Department Management
3,309.00 EUR
17. Sales Director Top Management
3,285.00 EUR
18. Medical Advisor Pharmaceutical Industry
3,281.00 EUR
19. Publishing House Director Top Management
3,248.00 EUR
20. Finance Manager Management
3,245.00 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
783.00 EUR
2. School Caretaker Education, Science & Research
788.00 EUR
3. Chambermaid Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
817.00 EUR
4. Carer, Personal Assistant Medicine & Social Care
829.00 EUR
5. Tailor Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
839.00 EUR
6. Caregiver Medicine & Social Care
844.00 EUR
7. Security Guard Security & Protection
846.00 EUR
8. Porter, Information Staff General labour
861.00 EUR
9. Milker Agriculture, Food Industry
863.00 EUR
10. Veterinary Technician Medicine & Social Care
863.00 EUR
11. Assistant Cook Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
868.00 EUR
12. Assistant Teacher Education, Science & Research
883.00 EUR
13. Cleaner General labour
887.00 EUR
14. Cultural Officer Arts & Culture
895.00 EUR
15. Postal Delivery Worker Transport, Haulage, Logistics
897.00 EUR
16. Social rehabilitation specialist Medicine & Social Care
898.00 EUR
17. Florist Service Industries
901.00 EUR
18. Fast food worker Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
904.00 EUR
19. Cashier Commerce
910.00 EUR
20. Restorer/Conservator Arts & Culture
927.00 EUR

Salaries in selected countries

Total average salary in randomly selected countries.

EstoniaEstonia
2,040 EUR (net)
LithuaniaLithuania
2,098 EUR (net)
Czech RepublicCzech Republic
2,424 EUR (gross)
CroatiaCroatia
1,709 EUR (net)

10 latest employee profiles in salary survey

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

Female
School Principal
Top Management
Age group
25-34
Working experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Salaspils Municipality
Education:
Primary education
Net monthly salary
2,321 USD
Net monthly salary
2,030 EUR
Anually salary
27,852 USD
Anually salary
24,360 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-07-20 21:57:09
Male
AI Engineer
Information Technology
Age group
Working experience:
less than a year
Region
Riga
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
2,516 USD
Net monthly salary
2,200 EUR
Anually salary
30,192 USD
Anually salary
26,400 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-07-20 21:43:57
Female
Production Planner
Production
Age group
35-44
Working experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Marupe Municipality
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Net monthly salary
2,104 USD
Net monthly salary
1,840 EUR
Anually salary
25,248 USD
Anually salary
22,080 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-07-20 20:25:27
Male
Plumber
Service Industries
Age group
35-44
Working experience:
over 10 years
Region
Marupe Municipality
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Net monthly salary
1,555 USD
Net monthly salary
1,360 EUR
Anually salary
18,660 USD
Anually salary
16,320 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-07-20 17:37:46
Female
Primary School Teacher
Education, Science & Research
Age group
45-54
Working experience:
over 10 years
Region
Aizkraukle Municipality
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Net monthly salary
2,173 USD
Net monthly salary
1,900 EUR
Anually salary
26,076 USD
Anually salary
22,800 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-07-20 16:00:08
Male
IT Analyst
Information Technology
Age group
35-44
Working experience:
over 10 years
Region
Riga
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Net monthly salary
4,269 USD
Net monthly salary
3,733 EUR
Anually salary
51,228 USD
Anually salary
44,796 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-07-20 15:19:27
Male
IT Business Analyst
Information Technology
Age group
35-44
Working experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Riga
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Net monthly salary
3,087 USD
Net monthly salary
2,700 EUR
Anually salary
37,044 USD
Anually salary
32,400 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-07-20 15:19:21
Male
Electrician (industrial)
Electrical & Power Engineering
Age group
25-34
Working experience:
over 10 years
Region
Smiltene Municipality
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Net monthly salary
2,287 USD
Net monthly salary
2,000 EUR
Anually salary
27,444 USD
Anually salary
24,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-07-20 15:12:39
Female
Qualified Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical Engineering
Age group
Working experience:
less than a year
Region
Riga
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
1,201 USD
Net monthly salary
1,050 EUR
Anually salary
14,412 USD
Anually salary
12,600 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-07-20 14:38:03
Female
CAD Specialist
Construction & Real Estate
Age group
35-44
Working experience:
over 10 years
Region
Liepaja
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
1,377 USD
Net monthly salary
1,204 EUR
Anually salary
16,524 USD
Anually salary
14,448 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-07-20 12:48:33
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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 1,771 EUR.

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

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

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 16.54% less than men.

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