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Salaries in Latvia

The salary range of employees working in Latvia is, by default, in the range of 1,015.00 USD (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 3,236.00 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:
1,015 - 3,236 USD
10% earn less lthan 1,015 USD
10% earns more than 3,236 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 1,513
median 1,400
10% 819
25% 1,059
75% 1,840
90% 2,343
25-34
 
 
Average 2,053
median 1,886
10% 1,067
25% 1,403
75% 2,513
90% 3,243
35-44
 
 
Average 2,225
median 2,000
10% 1,046
25% 1,432
75% 2,766
90% 3,673
45-54
 
 
Average 2,063
median 1,830
10% 908
25% 1,278
75% 2,587
90% 3,501
55+
 
 
Average 1,914
median 1,716
10% 885
25% 1,220
75% 2,386
90% 3,184

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

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Men
2,197 USD
1,835 USD
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Women
In general, in Latvia, men earn 19.7% 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
6,435.00 USD
2. Sailor Transport, Haulage, Logistics
5,768.00 USD
3. Chief Executive Officer Top Management
5,616.00 USD
4. Leasing Director Leasing
5,128.00 USD
5. IT Architect Information Technology
4,764.00 USD
6. Judge Law & Legislation
4,545.00 USD
7. IT Director Top Management
4,428.00 USD
8. Lead developer Information Technology
4,288.00 USD
9. Solution architect Information Technology
4,276.00 USD
10. Managing Director Top Management
4,037.00 USD
11. IT Manager Management
4,009.00 USD
12. Agile Coach Information Technology
3,963.00 USD
13. Economic/Financial Manager Top Management
3,957.00 USD
14. Finance Manager Management
3,888.00 USD
15. Head of the Legal Department Management
3,826.00 USD
16. Medical Advisor Pharmaceutical Industry
3,795.00 USD
17. Country Manager/Director Top Management
3,788.00 USD
18. Dentist Medicine & Social Care
3,756.00 USD
19. Publishing House Director Top Management
3,723.00 USD
20. Business Group Manager Management
3,705.00 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
857.00 USD
2. Chambermaid Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
908.00 USD
3. School Caretaker Education, Science & Research
913.00 USD
4. Carer, Personal Assistant Medicine & Social Care
927.00 USD
5. Postal Delivery Worker Transport, Haulage, Logistics
939.00 USD
6. Tailor Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
954.00 USD
7. Assistant Cook Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
954.00 USD
8. Cashier Commerce
960.00 USD
9. Security Guard Security & Protection
969.00 USD
10. Cleaner General labour
969.00 USD
11. Caregiver Medicine & Social Care
972.00 USD
12. Assistant Teacher Education, Science & Research
986.00 USD
13. Milker Agriculture, Food Industry
987.00 USD
14. Porter, Information Staff General labour
991.00 USD
15. Fast food worker Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
992.00 USD
16. Veterinary Technician Medicine & Social Care
1,022.00 USD
17. Florist Service Industries
1,025.00 USD
18. Secretary Public Administration, Self-governance
1,058.00 USD
19. Social rehabilitation specialist Medicine & Social Care
1,061.00 USD
20. Cultural Officer Arts & Culture
1,068.00 USD

Salaries in selected countries

Total average salary in randomly selected countries.

EstoniaEstonia
2,314 USD (net)
LithuaniaLithuania
2,416 USD (net)
HungaryHungary
2,812 USD (gross)
Czech RepublicCzech Republic
2,781 USD (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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Web Designer
Information Technology
Age group
25-34
Working experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Jelgava
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
2,077 USD
Net monthly salary
1,800 EUR
Anually salary
24,924 USD
Anually salary
21,600 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-06-11 18:40:58
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Primary School Teacher
Education, Science & Research
Age group
55+
Working experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Riga
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Net monthly salary
1,615 USD
Net monthly salary
1,400 EUR
Anually salary
19,380 USD
Anually salary
16,800 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-06-11 18:38:18
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Electrical Engineering Technician
Electrical & Power Engineering
Age group
Working experience:
less than a year
Region
Daugavpils
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
923 USD
Net monthly salary
800 EUR
Anually salary
11,076 USD
Anually salary
9,600 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-06-11 16:59:31
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Accountant
Economy, Finance, Accountancy
Age group
25-34
Working experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Riga
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
1,269 USD
Net monthly salary
1,100 EUR
Anually salary
15,228 USD
Anually salary
13,200 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-06-11 15:18:10
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Warehouseman
Transport, Haulage, Logistics
Age group
25-34
Working experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Jelgava
Education:
Secondary without school-leaving examination
Net monthly salary
1,096 USD
Net monthly salary
950 EUR
Anually salary
13,152 USD
Anually salary
11,400 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-06-11 15:11:03
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Senior Project Manager
Management
Age group
45-54
Working experience:
over 10 years
Region
Riga
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
1,846 USD
Net monthly salary
1,600 EUR
Anually salary
22,152 USD
Anually salary
19,200 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-06-11 14:14:52
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Sailor
Transport, Haulage, Logistics
Age group
55+
Working experience:
over 10 years
Region
Ventspils Municipality
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
1,798 USD
Net monthly salary
1,558 EUR
Anually salary
21,576 USD
Anually salary
18,696 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-06-11 14:06:20
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IT Analyst
Information Technology
Age group
25-34
Working experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Riga
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
2,712 USD
Net monthly salary
2,350 EUR
Anually salary
32,544 USD
Anually salary
28,200 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-06-11 12:01:17
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Project Manager
Management
Age group
35-44
Working experience:
over 10 years
Region
Riga
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
1,624 USD
Net monthly salary
1,407 EUR
Anually salary
19,488 USD
Anually salary
16,884 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-06-11 11:25:01
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Chief Accountant
Economy, Finance, Accountancy
Age group
35-44
Working experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Marupe Municipality
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Net monthly salary
3,079 USD
Net monthly salary
2,668 EUR
Anually salary
36,948 USD
Anually salary
32,016 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-06-11 09:29:47
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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 2,017 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, 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 16.48% less than men.

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