Salary Intelligence
Salaries in Latvia by profession
National median, after-tax net, and purchasing power for 38 professions in Latvia — anchored to a primary-sourced median wage (2025 data).
What is a good salary in Latvia?
Key facts
- National median: ~$20,333 gross ~$13,013 after tax (2025 data, 64% kept).
- Highest-paying role: CTO / Technology Director ~$99,805/yr net for a mid-level cto / technology director.
- Purchasing power the median net is worth ~$22,553 in PPP-equivalent (US price) terms.
- 38 professions estimated each = the national median × the role's skill premium, netted via the tax engine.
National median (2025)
$20,333 gross · $13,013 after tax · $22,553 PPP-equivalent. Source & methodology
Estimated pay by profession in Latvia
By take-home, the highest pay in Latvia is estimated for a 🏢 cto / technology director — $99,805 net after tax (7.9× the local median).
| Profession | Est. gross | Est. net |
|---|---|---|
| CTO / Technology Director | $160,444 | $99,805 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $134,667 | $85,240 |
| AI Engineer | $134,577 | $85,190 |
| Engineering Manager | $118,035 | $75,543 |
| Doctor (Physician) | $105,807 | $67,716 |
| Software Engineer | $98,027 | $62,737 |
| Data Engineer | $95,686 | $61,238 |
| Cloud Engineer | $91,752 | $58,722 |
| DevOps Engineer | $91,478 | $58,546 |
| Product Manager | $89,296 | $57,149 |
| Cybersecurity Specialist | $83,783 | $53,621 |
| Data Scientist | $79,227 | $50,705 |
| Management Consultant | $78,910 | $50,502 |
| Dentist | $74,847 | $47,901 |
| Remote Freelancer | $66,110 | $42,311 |
| Pharmacist | $59,437 | $38,040 |
| Sales Manager | $59,296 | $37,950 |
| General Manager | $58,207 | $37,252 |
| UX Designer | $57,466 | $36,778 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $55,156 | $35,300 |
| Marketing Manager | $53,905 | $34,499 |
| Project Manager | $53,905 | $34,499 |
| Civil Engineer | $52,372 | $33,517 |
| Finance Analyst | $50,297 | $32,190 |
| Business Analyst | $49,700 | $31,807 |
| Content Writer | $48,475 | $31,024 |
| Operations Manager | $47,456 | $30,372 |
| HR Manager | $42,588 | $27,257 |
| University Lecturer | $40,845 | $26,141 |
| Physiotherapist | $38,698 | $24,767 |
| Graphic Designer | $37,080 | $23,732 |
| Accountant | $34,046 | $21,790 |
| Hospitality Manager | $30,445 | $19,486 |
| Nurse | $27,334 | $17,494 |
| Chef | $26,451 | $16,929 |
| Teacher | $24,606 | $15,748 |
| Electrician | $23,756 | $15,204 |
| Plumber | $23,578 | $15,089 |
“vs median” = estimated gross ÷ Latvia's national median gross. Tap a role for the full country-by-country ranking. Regulated professions (medicine, nursing, dentistry, pharmacy, teaching) require local credential recognition before you can practise.
Latvia salary estimates · Source: Latvia national median wage (national statistical office / Eurostat, 2025) + WhereNext tax engine · Last verified Jun 22, 2026
Modelled estimate, not survey data. Each profession figure is the country's national median wage scaled by the role's skill premium — a directional model, not a per-role salary survey. Singapore is the exception: its figures are the Ministry of Manpower's June 2025 occupational medians. It is for a mid-level professional and varies widely by employer, seniority, bonus, equity, contract type and tax regime. Net is modelled via WhereNext's tax engine and is not tax or employment advice — verify with an employer or qualified advisor before making decisions.
Where the money goes: CTO / Technology Director in Latvia
Gross pay erodes to take-home after tax, then adjusts for local prices — a mid-level estimate, every step sourced.
Updated · National medians (Eurostat / national stats) · US BLS OEWS May 2024 · World Bank ICP 2021 (PPP)
- Gross$160,444
- Income tax−$60,639
- Net (after tax)$99,805
- Local prices+$73,164
- Real value$172,969
Keep rate 62% · net $99,805 · real value $172,969 (your money goes further here)
| Step | USD/yr | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | $160,444 | Estimated gross for the role. |
| − Income tax & social | −$60,639 | Resident tax brackets; you keep 62%. |
| Net (after tax) | $99,805 | Take-home in nominal USD. |
| + Local prices (PPP) | +$73,164 | Cheaper than the US — your net buys more. |
| Real value (PPP-equiv. net) | $172,969 | What the net is worth in US price terms. |
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Latvia salary questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good salary in Latvia?▾
The national median is about $20,333 gross (~$13,013 after tax) for 2025. A "good" salary is typically well above the median — many skilled professions here estimate above $69,864 net. Cost of living matters as much as the headline number.
Which jobs pay the most in Latvia?▾
Among the roles modelled, the highest after-tax pay in Latvia is estimated for cto / technology director, senior software engineer, ai engineer. These are directional estimates — actual pay varies by employer, seniority and sector.
Does WhereNext estimate net salary after tax in Latvia?▾
Yes. Net figures are computed with WhereNext's tax engine using Latvia's domestic resident income tax brackets and social contributions — not expat regimes. Verify your own situation with a qualified advisor.
How reliable are these Latvia salary figures?▾
The national median is primary-sourced (national statistical office / Eurostat, 2025 data). Per-profession figures are a model — the national median × the role's skill premium, not a per-role salary survey — so treat them as a planning guide, not a quote.