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Salaries in Latvia

The salary range of employees working in Latvia is, by default, in the range of 1,008.00 USD (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 3,235.00 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:
1,008 - 3,235 USD
10% earn less lthan 1,008 USD
10% earns more than 3,235 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 1,487
median 1,379
10% 812
25% 1,047
75% 1,808
90% 2,297
25-34
 
 
Average 2,059
median 1,887
10% 1,065
25% 1,404
75% 2,524
90% 3,261
35-44
 
 
Average 2,224
median 1,997
10% 1,037
25% 1,424
75% 2,767
90% 3,688
45-54
 
 
Average 2,061
median 1,820
10% 888
25% 1,260
75% 2,589
90% 3,523
55+
 
 
Average 1,906
median 1,713
10% 893
25% 1,224
75% 2,370
90% 3,154

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

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Men
2,198 USD
1,828 USD
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Women
In general, in Latvia, men earn 20.2% more than women.

The best paid positions in Latvia

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

1. Sailor Transport, Haulage, Logistics
6,131.00 USD
2. Pilot Transport, Haulage, Logistics
6,088.00 USD
3. Chief Executive Officer Top Management
5,853.00 USD
4. Leasing Director Leasing
5,095.00 USD
5. IT Architect Information Technology
4,948.00 USD
6. Judge Law & Legislation
4,633.00 USD
7. Finance Manager Management
4,461.00 USD
8. Dentist Medicine & Social Care
4,447.00 USD
9. Lead developer Information Technology
4,384.00 USD
10. IT Director Top Management
4,338.00 USD
11. IT Manager Management
4,170.00 USD
12. Managing Director Top Management
4,034.00 USD
13. Medical Advisor Pharmaceutical Industry
3,828.00 USD
14. Sales Director Top Management
3,753.00 USD
15. Publishing House Director Top Management
3,753.00 USD
16. Economic/Financial Manager Top Management
3,690.00 USD
17. Plant manager Top Management
3,672.00 USD
18. Business Group Manager Management
3,655.00 USD
19. Head of the Legal Department Management
3,652.00 USD
20. Network Strategy Specialist Telecommunications
3,651.00 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
792.00 USD
2. Carer, Personal Assistant Medicine & Social Care
875.00 USD
3. Chambermaid Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
899.00 USD
4. Cleaner General labour
902.00 USD
5. Assistant Cook Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
912.00 USD
6. Cashier Commerce
919.00 USD
7. School Caretaker Education, Science & Research
923.00 USD
8. Fast food worker Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
925.00 USD
9. Security Guard Security & Protection
927.00 USD
10. Tailor Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
932.00 USD
11. Postal Delivery Worker Transport, Haulage, Logistics
939.00 USD
12. Waiter Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
946.00 USD
13. Assistant Teacher Education, Science & Research
962.00 USD
14. Porter, Information Staff General labour
983.00 USD
15. General Labourer General labour
995.00 USD
16. Caregiver Medicine & Social Care
1,001.00 USD
17. Stagehand Arts & Culture
1,028.00 USD
18. Receptionist Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,032.00 USD
19. Milker Agriculture, Food Industry
1,038.00 USD
20. Florist Service Industries
1,039.00 USD

Salaries in selected countries

Total average salary in randomly selected countries.

EstoniaEstonia
2,310 USD (net)
LithuaniaLithuania
2,401 USD (net)
Czech RepublicCzech Republic
2,757 USD (gross)
CroatiaCroatia
1,891 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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Design Engineer
Electrical & Power Engineering
Age group
Working experience:
less than a year
Region
Riga and Riga region
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
4,243 USD
Net monthly salary
3,617 EUR
Anually salary
50,916 USD
Anually salary
43,404 EUR
ClockPosted: 2025-12-12 22:12:25
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Sales Director
Top Management
Age group
45-54
Working experience:
over 10 years
Region
Riga and Riga region
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
10,549 USD
Net monthly salary
8,992 EUR
Anually salary
126,588 USD
Anually salary
107,904 EUR
ClockPosted: 2025-12-12 21:56:51
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Welder
Construction & Real Estate
Age group
Working experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Vidzeme
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Net monthly salary
1,877 USD
Net monthly salary
1,600 EUR
Anually salary
22,524 USD
Anually salary
19,200 EUR
ClockPosted: 2025-12-12 21:30:42
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Storekeeper
Management
Age group
35-44
Working experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Riga and Riga region
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Net monthly salary
1,482 USD
Net monthly salary
1,263 EUR
Anually salary
17,784 USD
Anually salary
15,156 EUR
ClockPosted: 2025-12-12 21:12:43
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Chef
Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
Age group
Working experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Riga and Riga region
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Net monthly salary
1,760 USD
Net monthly salary
1,500 EUR
Anually salary
21,120 USD
Anually salary
18,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2025-12-12 16:36:05
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Warehouseman
Transport, Haulage, Logistics
Age group
25-34
Working experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Riga and Riga region
Education:
Primary education
Net monthly salary
1,173 USD
Net monthly salary
1,000 EUR
Anually salary
14,076 USD
Anually salary
12,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2025-12-12 15:25:42
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IT/Technical Support Specialist
Information Technology
Age group
Working experience:
less than a year
Region
Riga and Riga region
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Net monthly salary
1,408 USD
Net monthly salary
1,200 EUR
Anually salary
16,896 USD
Anually salary
14,400 EUR
ClockPosted: 2025-12-12 12:52:11
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Billing Clerk
Economy, Finance, Accountancy
Age group
45-54
Working experience:
over 10 years
Region
Riga and Riga region
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
896 USD
Net monthly salary
764 EUR
Anually salary
10,752 USD
Anually salary
9,168 EUR
ClockPosted: 2025-12-12 12:48:59
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IT Manager
Management
Age group
Working experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Kurzeme
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
3,050 USD
Net monthly salary
2,600 EUR
Anually salary
36,600 USD
Anually salary
31,200 EUR
ClockPosted: 2025-12-12 11:19:52
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Senior Project Manager
Management
Age group
25-34
Working experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Riga and Riga region
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Net monthly salary
1,809 USD
Net monthly salary
1,542 EUR
Anually salary
21,708 USD
Anually salary
18,504 EUR
ClockPosted: 2025-12-12 10:27:03
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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 2,013 USD.

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

The worst-paid positions in the country Latvia are Au-pair, Carer, Personal Assistant, Chambermaid, Cleaner, 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 16.83% less than men.

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