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Salaries in Latvia

The salary range of employees working in Latvia is, by default, in the range of 1,021.00 USD (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 3,256.00 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:
1,021 - 3,256 USD
10% earn less lthan 1,021 USD
10% earns more than 3,256 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 1,522
median 1,409
10% 824
25% 1,066
75% 1,852
90% 2,358
25-34
 
 
Average 2,066
median 1,898
10% 1,074
25% 1,412
75% 2,529
90% 3,263
35-44
 
 
Average 2,239
median 2,012
10% 1,053
25% 1,442
75% 2,784
90% 3,696
45-54
 
 
Average 2,077
median 1,842
10% 914
25% 1,287
75% 2,604
90% 3,524
55+
 
 
Average 1,926
median 1,727
10% 890
25% 1,228
75% 2,401
90% 3,205

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

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Men
2,211 USD
1,847 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
6,479.00 USD
2. Sailor Transport, Haulage, Logistics
5,808.00 USD
3. Chief Executive Officer Top Management
5,688.00 USD
4. Leasing Director Leasing
5,178.00 USD
5. IT Architect Information Technology
4,807.00 USD
6. Judge Law & Legislation
4,598.00 USD
7. IT Director Top Management
4,484.00 USD
8. Lead developer Information Technology
4,326.00 USD
9. Solution architect Information Technology
4,315.00 USD
10. Managing Director Top Management
4,088.00 USD
11. IT Manager Management
4,043.00 USD
12. Economic/Financial Manager Top Management
4,007.00 USD
13. Agile Coach Information Technology
3,998.00 USD
14. Finance Manager Management
3,921.00 USD
15. Head of the Legal Department Management
3,858.00 USD
16. Country Manager/Director Top Management
3,837.00 USD
17. Medical Advisor Pharmaceutical Industry
3,833.00 USD
18. Dentist Medicine & Social Care
3,819.00 USD
19. Publishing House Director Top Management
3,771.00 USD
20. Business Group Manager Management
3,737.00 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
865.00 USD
2. Chambermaid Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
915.00 USD
3. School Caretaker Education, Science & Research
921.00 USD
4. Carer, Personal Assistant Medicine & Social Care
943.00 USD
5. Postal Delivery Worker Transport, Haulage, Logistics
946.00 USD
6. Assistant Cook Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
961.00 USD
7. Tailor Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
966.00 USD
8. Cashier Commerce
971.00 USD
9. Cleaner General labour
978.00 USD
10. Security Guard Security & Protection
979.00 USD
11. Caregiver Medicine & Social Care
988.00 USD
12. Assistant Teacher Education, Science & Research
995.00 USD
13. Milker Agriculture, Food Industry
997.00 USD
14. Fast food worker Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,000.00 USD
15. Porter, Information Staff General labour
1,000.00 USD
16. Florist Service Industries
1,034.00 USD
17. Veterinary Technician Medicine & Social Care
1,040.00 USD
18. Secretary Public Administration, Self-governance
1,070.00 USD
19. Social rehabilitation specialist Medicine & Social Care
1,079.00 USD
20. Shop Assistant Commerce
1,081.00 USD

Salaries in selected countries

Total average salary in randomly selected countries.

EstoniaEstonia
2,328 USD (net)
LithuaniaLithuania
2,424 USD (net)
RomaniaRomania
1,656 USD (net)
Bosnia and HerzegovinaBosnia and Herzegovina
1,118 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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Doctor
Medicine & Social Care
Age group
Working experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Riga
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Net monthly salary
2,674 USD
Net monthly salary
2,300 EUR
Anually salary
32,088 USD
Anually salary
27,600 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-05-16 12:14:38
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Data analyst
Economy, Finance, Accountancy
Age group
Working experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Riga
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
1,628 USD
Net monthly salary
1,400 EUR
Anually salary
19,536 USD
Anually salary
16,800 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-05-16 10:31:21
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Economic/Financial Manager
Top Management
Age group
45-54
Working experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Riga
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
2,965 USD
Net monthly salary
2,550 EUR
Anually salary
35,580 USD
Anually salary
30,600 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-05-16 08:19:58
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Receptionist
Administration
Age group
Working experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Riga
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Net monthly salary
1,424 USD
Net monthly salary
1,225 EUR
Anually salary
17,088 USD
Anually salary
14,700 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-05-16 03:20:28
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Trolleybus Driver
Transport, Haulage, Logistics
Age group
35-44
Working experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Riga
Education:
Secondary without school-leaving examination
Net monthly salary
1,744 USD
Net monthly salary
1,500 EUR
Anually salary
20,928 USD
Anually salary
18,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-05-16 00:25:07
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Retail Store Manager
Commerce
Age group
45-54
Working experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Riga
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Net monthly salary
1,865 USD
Net monthly salary
1,604 EUR
Anually salary
22,380 USD
Anually salary
19,248 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-05-15 21:48:40
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Welder
Mechanical Engineering
Age group
Working experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Riga
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Net monthly salary
1,874 USD
Net monthly salary
1,612 EUR
Anually salary
22,488 USD
Anually salary
19,344 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-05-15 18:49:17
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Painter
Construction & Real Estate
Age group
45-54
Working experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Liepaja
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Net monthly salary
1,105 USD
Net monthly salary
950 EUR
Anually salary
13,260 USD
Anually salary
11,400 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-05-15 18:03:02
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IT Director
Top Management
Age group
35-44
Working experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Riga
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Net monthly salary
5,512 USD
Net monthly salary
4,740 EUR
Anually salary
66,144 USD
Anually salary
56,880 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-05-15 16:16:04
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Webmaster
Information Technology
Age group
35-44
Working experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Riga
Education:
Primary education
Net monthly salary
1,890 USD
Net monthly salary
1,625 EUR
Anually salary
22,680 USD
Anually salary
19,500 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-05-15 14:46:45
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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 2,030 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 16.46% less than men.

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