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Salaries in Latvia

The salary range of employees working in Latvia is, by default, in the range of 1,002.00 USD (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 3,208.00 USD (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:
1,002 - 3,208 USD
10% earn less lthan 1,002 USD
10% earns more than 3,208 USD
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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 USD.

Average salary and range in Latvia by age in USD.

<24
 
 
Average 1,490
median 1,386
10% 825
25% 1,057
75% 1,806
90% 2,285
25-34
 
 
Average 2,024
median 1,858
10% 1,049
25% 1,382
75% 2,480
90% 3,202
35-44
 
 
Average 2,195
median 1,971
10% 1,023
25% 1,406
75% 2,733
90% 3,642
45-54
 
 
Average 2,046
median 1,812
10% 897
25% 1,263
75% 2,563
90% 3,472
55+
 
 
Average 1,862
median 1,668
10% 860
25% 1,185
75% 2,320
90% 3,100

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

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Men
2,179 USD
1,816 USD
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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 (USD).

1. Pilot Transport, Haulage, Logistics
6,197.00 USD
2. Sailor Transport, Haulage, Logistics
5,950.00 USD
3. Chief Executive Officer Top Management
5,819.00 USD
4. Leasing Director Leasing
5,079.00 USD
5. IT Architect Information Technology
4,828.00 USD
6. Judge Law & Legislation
4,515.00 USD
7. Finance Manager Management
4,297.00 USD
8. Lead developer Information Technology
4,280.00 USD
9. IT Director Top Management
4,280.00 USD
10. IT Manager Management
4,001.00 USD
11. Managing Director Top Management
3,996.00 USD
12. Head of the Legal Department Management
3,871.00 USD
13. Dentist Medicine & Social Care
3,857.00 USD
14. Sales Director Top Management
3,821.00 USD
15. Medical Advisor Pharmaceutical Industry
3,757.00 USD
16. Economic/Financial Manager Top Management
3,673.00 USD
17. Publishing House Director Top Management
3,650.00 USD
18. Business Group Manager Management
3,648.00 USD
19. Network Strategy Specialist Telecommunications
3,638.00 USD
20. Head of controlling Management
3,636.00 USD

The worst paid positions in Latvia

List of the worst-paid positions and their average monthly salary in Latvia (USD)

1. Au-pair General labour
835.00 USD
2. Chambermaid Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
904.00 USD
3. School Caretaker Education, Science & Research
912.00 USD
4. Carer, Personal Assistant Medicine & Social Care
915.00 USD
5. Assistant Cook Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
937.00 USD
6. Cashier Commerce
937.00 USD
7. Postal Delivery Worker Transport, Haulage, Logistics
940.00 USD
8. Cleaner General labour
942.00 USD
9. Tailor Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
945.00 USD
10. Assistant Teacher Education, Science & Research
950.00 USD
11. Security Guard Security & Protection
951.00 USD
12. Fast food worker Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
951.00 USD
13. Caregiver Medicine & Social Care
975.00 USD
14. Porter, Information Staff General labour
989.00 USD
15. Milker Agriculture, Food Industry
998.00 USD
16. Receptionist Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,009.00 USD
17. Veterinary Technician Medicine & Social Care
1,015.00 USD
18. Stagehand Arts & Culture
1,018.00 USD
19. Florist Service Industries
1,024.00 USD
20. Shop Assistant Commerce
1,051.00 USD

Salaries in selected countries

Total average salary in randomly selected countries.

EstoniaEstonia
2,295 USD (net)
LithuaniaLithuania
2,378 USD (net)
SloveniaSlovenia
2,821 USD (gross)
SerbiaSerbia
1,423 USD (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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Land Surveyor/Geodesist
Construction & Real Estate
Age group
Working experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Riga
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Net monthly salary
1,270 USD
Net monthly salary
1,100 EUR
Anually salary
15,240 USD
Anually salary
13,200 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-13 13:35:08
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SEO analyst
Marketing, Advertising, PR
Age group
25-34
Working experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Riga
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
2,309 USD
Net monthly salary
2,000 EUR
Anually salary
27,708 USD
Anually salary
24,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-13 12:11:58
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Specialist Official
Public Administration, Self-governance
Age group
Working experience:
over 10 years
Region
Riga
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Net monthly salary
2,078 USD
Net monthly salary
1,800 EUR
Anually salary
24,936 USD
Anually salary
21,600 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-13 11:47:19
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Digital marketing manager
Marketing, Advertising, PR
Age group
25-34
Working experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Riga
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
2,194 USD
Net monthly salary
1,900 EUR
Anually salary
26,328 USD
Anually salary
22,800 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-13 11:12:05
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Software Engineer
Information Technology
Age group
25-34
Working experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Riga
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Net monthly salary
6,255 USD
Net monthly salary
5,417 EUR
Anually salary
75,060 USD
Anually salary
65,004 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-13 10:56:48
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Database Analyst
Information Technology
Age group
25-34
Working experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Marupe Municipality
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Net monthly salary
1,963 USD
Net monthly salary
1,700 EUR
Anually salary
23,556 USD
Anually salary
20,400 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-13 10:12:10
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Technical Director
Top Management
Age group
35-44
Working experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Riga
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Net monthly salary
3,811 USD
Net monthly salary
3,300 EUR
Anually salary
45,732 USD
Anually salary
39,600 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-13 09:44:17
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Software Engineer
Information Technology
Age group
45-54
Working experience:
over 10 years
Region
Riga
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Net monthly salary
3,040 USD
Net monthly salary
2,633 EUR
Anually salary
36,480 USD
Anually salary
31,596 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-13 09:41:14
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Chief Accountant
Economy, Finance, Accountancy
Age group
45-54
Working experience:
over 10 years
Region
Aluksne Municipality
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Net monthly salary
2,024 USD
Net monthly salary
1,753 EUR
Anually salary
24,288 USD
Anually salary
21,036 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-13 08:38:00
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Java Programmer
Information Technology
Age group
35-44
Working experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Riga Planning Region
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
4,792 USD
Net monthly salary
4,150 EUR
Anually salary
57,504 USD
Anually salary
49,800 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-13 08:20:55
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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 1,997 USD.

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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