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Salaries in Latvia

The salary range of employees working in Latvia is, by default, in the range of 1,042.00 USD (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 3,309.00 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:
1,042 - 3,309 USD
10% earn less lthan 1,042 USD
10% earns more than 3,309 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 1,524
median 1,414
10% 833
25% 1,075
75% 1,850
90% 2,353
25-34
 
 
Average 2,080
median 1,906
10% 1,075
25% 1,417
75% 2,549
90% 3,293
35-44
 
 
Average 2,254
median 2,020
10% 1,044
25% 1,439
75% 2,807
90% 3,743
45-54
 
 
Average 2,113
median 1,869
10% 917
25% 1,298
75% 2,653
90% 3,602
55+
 
 
Average 1,916
median 1,721
10% 892
25% 1,228
75% 2,385
90% 3,178

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

Men
2,234 USD
1,865 USD
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 (USD).

1. Pilot Transport, Haulage, Logistics
6,536.00 USD
2. Chief Executive Officer Top Management
6,319.00 USD
3. Sailor Transport, Haulage, Logistics
5,725.00 USD
4. Leasing Director Leasing
5,205.00 USD
5. IT Architect Information Technology
4,783.00 USD
6. Judge Law & Legislation
4,608.00 USD
7. IT Director Top Management
4,475.00 USD
8. Managing Director Top Management
4,330.00 USD
9. Lead developer Information Technology
4,320.00 USD
10. Solution architect Information Technology
4,320.00 USD
11. IT Manager Management
4,203.00 USD
12. Economic/Financial Manager Top Management
4,088.00 USD
13. Agile Coach Information Technology
4,015.00 USD
14. Country Manager/Director Top Management
3,907.00 USD
15. Dentist Medicine & Social Care
3,843.00 USD
16. Head of the Legal Department Management
3,836.00 USD
17. Sales Director Top Management
3,808.00 USD
18. Medical Advisor Pharmaceutical Industry
3,803.00 USD
19. Publishing House Director Top Management
3,765.00 USD
20. Finance Manager Management
3,761.00 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
908.00 USD
2. School Caretaker Education, Science & Research
914.00 USD
3. Chambermaid Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
947.00 USD
4. Carer, Personal Assistant Medicine & Social Care
961.00 USD
5. Tailor Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
973.00 USD
6. Caregiver Medicine & Social Care
978.00 USD
7. Security Guard Security & Protection
981.00 USD
8. Porter, Information Staff General labour
998.00 USD
9. Milker Agriculture, Food Industry
1,000.00 USD
10. Veterinary Technician Medicine & Social Care
1,000.00 USD
11. Assistant Cook Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,006.00 USD
12. Assistant Teacher Education, Science & Research
1,024.00 USD
13. Cleaner General labour
1,028.00 USD
14. Cultural Officer Arts & Culture
1,038.00 USD
15. Postal Delivery Worker Transport, Haulage, Logistics
1,040.00 USD
16. Social rehabilitation specialist Medicine & Social Care
1,041.00 USD
17. Florist Service Industries
1,045.00 USD
18. Fast food worker Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,048.00 USD
19. Cashier Commerce
1,055.00 USD
20. Restorer/Conservator Arts & Culture
1,075.00 USD

Salaries in selected countries

Total average salary in randomly selected countries.

LithuaniaLithuania
2,429 USD (net)
EstoniaEstonia
2,362 USD (net)
MacedoniaMacedonia
895 USD (net)
Czech RepublicCzech Republic
2,808 USD (gross)

10 latest employee profiles in salary survey

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

Male
DevOps Engineer
Information Technology
Age group
25-34
Working experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Riga
Education:
Secondary without school-leaving examination
Net monthly salary
2,316 USD
Net monthly salary
2,000 EUR
Anually salary
27,792 USD
Anually salary
24,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-09-03 15:17:35
Female
Product owner
Management
Age group
25-34
Working experience:
less than a year
Region
Riga
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
2,627 USD
Net monthly salary
2,269 EUR
Anually salary
31,524 USD
Anually salary
27,228 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-09-03 15:13:08
Female
Product owner
Management
Age group
Working experience:
less than a year
Region
Riga
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
2,624 USD
Net monthly salary
2,266 EUR
Anually salary
31,488 USD
Anually salary
27,192 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-09-03 15:08:13
Female
Recruiter
Human Resources
Age group
35-44
Working experience:
over 10 years
Region
Liepaja
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
1,239 USD
Net monthly salary
1,070 EUR
Anually salary
14,868 USD
Anually salary
12,840 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-09-03 14:56:27
Female
Team leader
Management
Age group
35-44
Working experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Daugavpils
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Net monthly salary
1,389 USD
Net monthly salary
1,200 EUR
Anually salary
16,668 USD
Anually salary
14,400 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-09-03 11:42:30
Female
IT Project Manager
Information Technology
Age group
25-34
Working experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Riga
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Net monthly salary
1,621 USD
Net monthly salary
1,400 EUR
Anually salary
19,452 USD
Anually salary
16,800 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-09-03 11:08:50
Female
Graphic Designer
Marketing, Advertising, PR
Age group
25-34
Working experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Riga
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Net monthly salary
1,505 USD
Net monthly salary
1,300 EUR
Anually salary
18,060 USD
Anually salary
15,600 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-09-03 11:06:21
Female
Economic/Financial Manager
Top Management
Age group
45-54
Working experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Livani Municipality
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Net monthly salary
2,605 USD
Net monthly salary
2,250 EUR
Anually salary
31,260 USD
Anually salary
27,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-09-03 09:32:11
Male
Software Engineer
Information Technology
Age group
Working experience:
over 10 years
Region
Riga
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
3,473 USD
Net monthly salary
3,000 EUR
Anually salary
41,676 USD
Anually salary
36,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-09-03 08:55:14
Female
Graphic Designer
Marketing, Advertising, PR
Age group
Working experience:
less than a year
Region
Riga
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
764 USD
Net monthly salary
660 EUR
Anually salary
9,168 USD
Anually salary
7,920 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-09-03 08:38:14
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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 2,065 USD.

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 16.52% less than men.

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