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Salaries in Latvia

The salary range of employees working in Latvia is, by default, in the range of 867.00 EUR (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 2,776.00 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:
867 - 2,776 EUR
10% earn less lthan 867 EUR
10% earns more than 2,776 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 1,289
median 1,199
10% 713
25% 915
75% 1,562
90% 1,976
25-34
 
 
Average 1,751
median 1,607
10% 908
25% 1,196
75% 2,145
90% 2,770
35-44
 
 
Average 1,899
median 1,705
10% 885
25% 1,216
75% 2,364
90% 3,151
45-54
 
 
Average 1,770
median 1,568
10% 776
25% 1,093
75% 2,218
90% 3,004
55+
 
 
Average 1,611
median 1,443
10% 744
25% 1,026
75% 2,007
90% 2,682

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

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Men
1,885 EUR
1,571 EUR
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Women
In general, in Latvia, men earn 20.0% 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
5,329.00 EUR
2. Sailor Transport, Haulage, Logistics
5,117.00 EUR
3. Chief Executive Officer Top Management
5,034.00 EUR
4. Leasing Director Leasing
4,381.00 EUR
5. IT Architect Information Technology
4,159.00 EUR
6. Judge Law & Legislation
3,902.00 EUR
7. IT Director Top Management
3,702.00 EUR
8. Finance Manager Management
3,702.00 EUR
9. Lead developer Information Technology
3,688.00 EUR
10. Managing Director Top Management
3,456.00 EUR
11. IT Manager Management
3,447.00 EUR
12. Dentist Medicine & Social Care
3,349.00 EUR
13. Head of the Legal Department Management
3,335.00 EUR
14. Sales Director Top Management
3,305.00 EUR
15. Medical Advisor Pharmaceutical Industry
3,240.00 EUR
16. Economic/Financial Manager Top Management
3,177.00 EUR
17. Publishing House Director Top Management
3,158.00 EUR
18. Business Group Manager Management
3,143.00 EUR
19. Head of controlling Management
3,132.00 EUR
20. Network Strategy Specialist Telecommunications
3,124.00 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
720.00 EUR
2. Chambermaid Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
779.00 EUR
3. School Caretaker Education, Science & Research
786.00 EUR
4. Carer, Personal Assistant Medicine & Social Care
794.00 EUR
5. Assistant Cook Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
807.00 EUR
6. Postal Delivery Worker Transport, Haulage, Logistics
808.00 EUR
7. Cashier Commerce
809.00 EUR
8. Cleaner General labour
813.00 EUR
9. Tailor Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
817.00 EUR
10. Fast food worker Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
819.00 EUR
11. Assistant Teacher Education, Science & Research
819.00 EUR
12. Security Guard Security & Protection
821.00 EUR
13. Caregiver Medicine & Social Care
847.00 EUR
14. Porter, Information Staff General labour
853.00 EUR
15. Milker Agriculture, Food Industry
861.00 EUR
16. Receptionist Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
868.00 EUR
17. Stagehand Arts & Culture
881.00 EUR
18. Veterinary Technician Medicine & Social Care
881.00 EUR
19. Florist Service Industries
883.00 EUR
20. Shop Assistant Commerce
908.00 EUR

Salaries in selected countries

Total average salary in randomly selected countries.

EstoniaEstonia
1,985 EUR (net)
LithuaniaLithuania
2,050 EUR (net)
HungaryHungary
2,220 EUR (gross)
SloveniaSlovenia
2,429 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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Programmer
Information Technology
Age group
Working experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Riga
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
2,056 USD
Net monthly salary
1,733 EUR
Anually salary
24,672 USD
Anually salary
20,796 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-02-15 13:25:53
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Warehouseman
Transport, Haulage, Logistics
Age group
35-44
Working experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Ropazi Municipality
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Net monthly salary
1,423 USD
Net monthly salary
1,200 EUR
Anually salary
17,076 USD
Anually salary
14,400 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-02-15 12:22:57
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Senior Project Manager
Management
Age group
35-44
Working experience:
over 10 years
Region
Riga Planning Region
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Net monthly salary
2,728 USD
Net monthly salary
2,300 EUR
Anually salary
32,736 USD
Anually salary
27,600 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-02-15 12:12:35
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.NET Programmer
Information Technology
Age group
25-34
Working experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Rezekne
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
2,064 USD
Net monthly salary
1,740 EUR
Anually salary
24,768 USD
Anually salary
20,880 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-02-15 11:16:03
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Project Manager
Management
Age group
25-34
Working experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Riga Planning Region
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Net monthly salary
1,439 USD
Net monthly salary
1,213 EUR
Anually salary
17,268 USD
Anually salary
14,556 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-02-15 10:53:01
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Tractor, harvester driver
Agriculture, Food Industry
Age group
25-34
Working experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Ventspils Municipality
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Net monthly salary
1,779 USD
Net monthly salary
1,500 EUR
Anually salary
21,348 USD
Anually salary
18,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-02-15 10:20:18
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Marketing Director
Top Management
Age group
45-54
Working experience:
over 10 years
Region
Riga
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
2,372 USD
Net monthly salary
2,000 EUR
Anually salary
28,464 USD
Anually salary
24,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-02-15 10:05:55
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Land Surveyor/Geodesist
Construction & Real Estate
Age group
45-54
Working experience:
over 10 years
Region
Riga Planning Region
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Net monthly salary
1,898 USD
Net monthly salary
1,600 EUR
Anually salary
22,776 USD
Anually salary
19,200 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-02-15 09:58:13
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Loan Specialist
Banking
Age group
25-34
Working experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Riga
Education:
Secondary without school-leaving examination
Net monthly salary
1,542 USD
Net monthly salary
1,300 EUR
Anually salary
18,504 USD
Anually salary
15,600 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-02-15 09:19:34
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Sales Manager
Management
Age group
25-34
Working experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Riga
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
2,254 USD
Net monthly salary
1,900 EUR
Anually salary
27,048 USD
Anually salary
22,800 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-02-15 08:44:41
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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 1,728 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, Assistant Cook.

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 16.66% less than men.

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