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Salaries in Latvia

The salary range of employees working in Latvia is, by default, in the range of 878.00 EUR (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 2,801.00 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:
878 - 2,801 EUR
10% earn less lthan 878 EUR
10% earns more than 2,801 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 1,309
median 1,212
10% 709
25% 917
75% 1,592
90% 2,028
25-34
 
 
Average 1,777
median 1,632
10% 924
25% 1,214
75% 2,175
90% 2,806
35-44
 
 
Average 1,926
median 1,731
10% 905
25% 1,240
75% 2,394
90% 3,179
45-54
 
 
Average 1,786
median 1,584
10% 786
25% 1,106
75% 2,239
90% 3,030
55+
 
 
Average 1,657
median 1,485
10% 766
25% 1,056
75% 2,065
90% 2,756

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

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Men
1,901 EUR
1,589 EUR
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Women
In general, in Latvia, men earn 19.6% 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
5,537.00 EUR
2. Sailor Transport, Haulage, Logistics
4,963.00 EUR
3. Chief Executive Officer Top Management
4,860.00 EUR
4. Leasing Director Leasing
4,425.00 EUR
5. IT Architect Information Technology
4,108.00 EUR
6. Judge Law & Legislation
3,930.00 EUR
7. IT Director Top Management
3,832.00 EUR
8. Lead developer Information Technology
3,697.00 EUR
9. Solution architect Information Technology
3,687.00 EUR
10. Managing Director Top Management
3,493.00 EUR
11. IT Manager Management
3,455.00 EUR
12. Economic/Financial Manager Top Management
3,424.00 EUR
13. Agile Coach Information Technology
3,417.00 EUR
14. Finance Manager Management
3,351.00 EUR
15. Head of the Legal Department Management
3,297.00 EUR
16. Country Manager/Director Top Management
3,279.00 EUR
17. Medical Advisor Pharmaceutical Industry
3,275.00 EUR
18. Dentist Medicine & Social Care
3,264.00 EUR
19. Publishing House Director Top Management
3,222.00 EUR
20. Business Group Manager Management
3,193.00 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
739.00 EUR
2. Chambermaid Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
782.00 EUR
3. School Caretaker Education, Science & Research
787.00 EUR
4. Carer, Personal Assistant Medicine & Social Care
806.00 EUR
5. Postal Delivery Worker Transport, Haulage, Logistics
808.00 EUR
6. Assistant Cook Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
821.00 EUR
7. Tailor Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
825.00 EUR
8. Cashier Commerce
829.00 EUR
9. Cleaner General labour
836.00 EUR
10. Security Guard Security & Protection
837.00 EUR
11. Caregiver Medicine & Social Care
844.00 EUR
12. Assistant Teacher Education, Science & Research
850.00 EUR
13. Milker Agriculture, Food Industry
852.00 EUR
14. Fast food worker Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
854.00 EUR
15. Porter, Information Staff General labour
855.00 EUR
16. Florist Service Industries
884.00 EUR
17. Veterinary Technician Medicine & Social Care
888.00 EUR
18. Secretary Public Administration, Self-governance
914.00 EUR
19. Social rehabilitation specialist Medicine & Social Care
922.00 EUR
20. Cultural Officer Arts & Culture
924.00 EUR

Salaries in selected countries

Total average salary in randomly selected countries.

EstoniaEstonia
2,002 EUR (net)
LithuaniaLithuania
2,085 EUR (net)
BulgariaBulgaria
1,542 EUR (net)
Czech RepublicCzech Republic
2,386 EUR (gross)

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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Doctor
Medicine & Social Care
Age group
Working experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Riga
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Net monthly salary
2,674 USD
Net monthly salary
2,300 EUR
Anually salary
32,088 USD
Anually salary
27,600 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-05-16 12:14:38
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Data analyst
Economy, Finance, Accountancy
Age group
Working experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Riga
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
1,628 USD
Net monthly salary
1,400 EUR
Anually salary
19,536 USD
Anually salary
16,800 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-05-16 10:31:21
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Economic/Financial Manager
Top Management
Age group
45-54
Working experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Riga
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
2,965 USD
Net monthly salary
2,550 EUR
Anually salary
35,580 USD
Anually salary
30,600 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-05-16 08:19:58
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Receptionist
Administration
Age group
Working experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Riga
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Net monthly salary
1,424 USD
Net monthly salary
1,225 EUR
Anually salary
17,088 USD
Anually salary
14,700 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-05-16 03:20:28
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Trolleybus Driver
Transport, Haulage, Logistics
Age group
35-44
Working experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Riga
Education:
Secondary without school-leaving examination
Net monthly salary
1,744 USD
Net monthly salary
1,500 EUR
Anually salary
20,928 USD
Anually salary
18,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-05-16 00:25:07
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Retail Store Manager
Commerce
Age group
45-54
Working experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Riga
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
1,865 USD
Net monthly salary
1,604 EUR
Anually salary
22,380 USD
Anually salary
19,248 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-05-15 21:48:40
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Welder
Mechanical Engineering
Age group
Working experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Riga
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Net monthly salary
1,874 USD
Net monthly salary
1,612 EUR
Anually salary
22,488 USD
Anually salary
19,344 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-05-15 18:49:17
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Painter
Construction & Real Estate
Age group
45-54
Working experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Liepaja
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Net monthly salary
1,105 USD
Net monthly salary
950 EUR
Anually salary
13,260 USD
Anually salary
11,400 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-05-15 18:03:02
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IT Director
Top Management
Age group
35-44
Working experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Riga
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Net monthly salary
5,512 USD
Net monthly salary
4,740 EUR
Anually salary
66,144 USD
Anually salary
56,880 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-05-15 16:16:04
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Webmaster
Information Technology
Age group
35-44
Working experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Riga
Education:
Primary education
Net monthly salary
1,890 USD
Net monthly salary
1,625 EUR
Anually salary
22,680 USD
Anually salary
19,500 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-05-15 14:46:45
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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 1,746 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, School Caretaker, Carer, Personal Assistant, Postal Delivery Worker.

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 16.41% less than men.

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