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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 3,228.00 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 - 3,228 USD
10% earn less lthan 1,008 USD
10% earns more than 3,228 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 1,499
median 1,395
10% 830
25% 1,064
75% 1,817
90% 2,299
25-34
 
 
Average 2,036
median 1,869
10% 1,056
25% 1,391
75% 2,495
90% 3,222
35-44
 
 
Average 2,209
median 1,983
10% 1,029
25% 1,415
75% 2,750
90% 3,665
45-54
 
 
Average 2,058
median 1,823
10% 902
25% 1,271
75% 2,579
90% 3,493
55+
 
 
Average 1,873
median 1,679
10% 865
25% 1,193
75% 2,334
90% 3,119

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

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Men
2,193 USD
1,827 USD
Woman icon
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
6,179.00 USD
2. Sailor Transport, Haulage, Logistics
5,932.00 USD
3. Chief Executive Officer Top Management
5,871.00 USD
4. Leasing Director Leasing
5,095.00 USD
5. IT Architect Information Technology
4,831.00 USD
6. Judge Law & Legislation
4,547.00 USD
7. IT Director Top Management
4,318.00 USD
8. Finance Manager Management
4,300.00 USD
9. Lead developer Information Technology
4,283.00 USD
10. Managing Director Top Management
4,031.00 USD
11. IT Manager Management
4,004.00 USD
12. Dentist Medicine & Social Care
3,922.00 USD
13. Head of the Legal Department Management
3,874.00 USD
14. Sales Director Top Management
3,855.00 USD
15. Medical Advisor Pharmaceutical Industry
3,768.00 USD
16. Economic/Financial Manager Top Management
3,705.00 USD
17. Publishing House Director Top Management
3,683.00 USD
18. Business Group Manager Management
3,651.00 USD
19. Head of controlling Management
3,638.00 USD
20. Network Strategy Specialist Telecommunications
3,620.00 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
837.00 USD
2. Chambermaid Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
904.00 USD
3. School Caretaker Education, Science & Research
914.00 USD
4. Carer, Personal Assistant Medicine & Social Care
930.00 USD
5. Postal Delivery Worker Transport, Haulage, Logistics
937.00 USD
6. Assistant Cook Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
937.00 USD
7. Cashier Commerce
942.00 USD
8. Cleaner General labour
945.00 USD
9. Fast food worker Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
951.00 USD
10. Tailor Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
952.00 USD
11. Assistant Teacher Education, Science & Research
952.00 USD
12. Security Guard Security & Protection
956.00 USD
13. Porter, Information Staff General labour
991.00 USD
14. Caregiver Medicine & Social Care
991.00 USD
15. Milker Agriculture, Food Industry
1,002.00 USD
16. Receptionist Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,009.00 USD
17. Florist Service Industries
1,026.00 USD
18. Stagehand Arts & Culture
1,027.00 USD
19. Veterinary Technician Medicine & Social Care
1,032.00 USD
20. Shop Assistant Commerce
1,057.00 USD

Salaries in selected countries

Total average salary in randomly selected countries.

EstoniaEstonia
2,307 USD (net)
LithuaniaLithuania
2,377 USD (net)
MacedoniaMacedonia
869 USD (net)
Czech RepublicCzech Republic
2,739 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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Research Worker, Scientific Worker
Education, Science & Research
Age group
25-34
Working experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Riga and Riga region
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Net monthly salary
3,073 USD
Net monthly salary
2,640 EUR
Anually salary
36,876 USD
Anually salary
31,680 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-01-12 10:41:58
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Junior Architect
Construction & Real Estate
Age group
Working experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Riga and Riga region
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Net monthly salary
1,863 USD
Net monthly salary
1,600 EUR
Anually salary
22,356 USD
Anually salary
19,200 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-01-12 10:40:33
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Logistics Clerk
Transport, Haulage, Logistics
Age group
Working experience:
over 10 years
Region
Valmiera
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Net monthly salary
1,397 USD
Net monthly salary
1,200 EUR
Anually salary
16,764 USD
Anually salary
14,400 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-01-12 10:34:05
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Account Director
Management
Age group
35-44
Working experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Riga and Riga region
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Net monthly salary
3,647 USD
Net monthly salary
3,133 EUR
Anually salary
43,764 USD
Anually salary
37,596 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-01-12 09:54:54
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Quality Inspector
Car Industry
Age group
25-34
Working experience:
less than a year
Region
Riga and Riga region
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
1,760 USD
Net monthly salary
1,512 EUR
Anually salary
21,120 USD
Anually salary
18,144 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-01-12 08:47:47
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Geologist
Construction & Real Estate
Age group
25-34
Working experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Riga and Riga region
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Net monthly salary
2,174 USD
Net monthly salary
1,867 EUR
Anually salary
26,088 USD
Anually salary
22,404 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-01-12 08:37:42
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Marketing Specialist
Marketing, Advertising, PR
Age group
Working experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Riga and Riga region
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
1,141 USD
Net monthly salary
980 EUR
Anually salary
13,692 USD
Anually salary
11,760 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-01-12 08:32:48
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Sales Engineer
Commerce
Age group
35-44
Working experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Riga and Riga region
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Net monthly salary
2,044 USD
Net monthly salary
1,756 EUR
Anually salary
24,528 USD
Anually salary
21,072 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-01-12 08:29:57
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Billing Clerk
Economy, Finance, Accountancy
Age group
45-54
Working experience:
over 10 years
Region
Kurzeme
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Net monthly salary
1,048 USD
Net monthly salary
900 EUR
Anually salary
12,576 USD
Anually salary
10,800 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-01-12 08:16:08
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Customer Support Specialist
Customer Support
Age group
25-34
Working experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Riga and Riga region
Education:
Secondary without school-leaving examination
Net monthly salary
1,397 USD
Net monthly salary
1,200 EUR
Anually salary
16,764 USD
Anually salary
14,400 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-01-12 01:25:12
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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 2,010 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 16.69% less than men.

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