Salary Intelligence
Salaries in Lithuania by profession
National median, after-tax net, and purchasing power for 38 professions in Lithuania — anchored to a primary-sourced median wage (2023 data).
What is a good salary in Lithuania?
Key facts
- National median: ~$21,442 gross ~$14,469 after tax (2023 data, 67% kept).
- Highest-paying role: CTO / Technology Director ~$106,329/yr net for a mid-level cto / technology director.
- Purchasing power the median net is worth ~$28,380 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 (2023)
$21,442 gross · $14,469 after tax · $28,380 PPP-equivalent. Source & methodology
Estimated pay by profession in Lithuania
By take-home, the highest pay in Lithuania is estimated for a 🏢 cto / technology director — $106,329 net after tax (7.6× the local median).
| Profession | Est. gross | Est. net |
|---|---|---|
| CTO / Technology Director | $162,671 | $106,329 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $135,808 | $89,676 |
| AI Engineer | $135,438 | $89,444 |
| Engineering Manager | $119,441 | $79,450 |
| Doctor (Physician) | $109,320 | $73,127 |
| Software Engineer | $99,018 | $66,690 |
| Data Engineer | $96,826 | $65,320 |
| Cloud Engineer | $92,845 | $62,651 |
| DevOps Engineer | $92,567 | $62,464 |
| Product Manager | $90,730 | $61,224 |
| Cybersecurity Specialist | $84,947 | $57,322 |
| Data Scientist | $80,171 | $54,099 |
| Management Consultant | $80,072 | $54,033 |
| Dentist | $77,538 | $52,323 |
| Remote Freelancer | $66,362 | $44,780 |
| Pharmacist | $61,575 | $41,550 |
| Sales Manager | $60,730 | $40,981 |
| General Manager | $59,473 | $40,132 |
| UX Designer | $58,527 | $39,494 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $56,490 | $38,120 |
| Marketing Manager | $55,209 | $37,255 |
| Project Manager | $55,209 | $37,255 |
| Civil Engineer | $53,708 | $36,242 |
| Finance Analyst | $51,279 | $34,603 |
| Business Analyst | $50,840 | $34,307 |
| Content Writer | $49,148 | $33,165 |
| Operations Manager | $48,801 | $32,931 |
| HR Manager | $43,929 | $29,643 |
| University Lecturer | $42,066 | $28,386 |
| Physiotherapist | $40,291 | $27,189 |
| Graphic Designer | $37,765 | $25,483 |
| Accountant | $35,063 | $23,660 |
| Hospitality Manager | $31,511 | $21,263 |
| Nurse | $28,399 | $19,163 |
| Chef | $27,428 | $18,508 |
| Teacher | $25,736 | $17,367 |
| Electrician | $24,848 | $16,767 |
| Plumber | $24,692 | $16,662 |
“vs median” = estimated gross ÷ Lithuania'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.
Lithuania salary estimates · Source: Lithuania national median wage (national statistical office / Eurostat, 2023) + 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 Lithuania
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$162,671
- Income tax−$56,342
- Net (after tax)$106,329
- Local prices+$102,226
- Real value$208,555
Keep rate 65% · net $106,329 · real value $208,555 (your money goes further here)
| Step | USD/yr | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | $162,671 | Estimated gross for the role. |
| − Income tax & social | −$56,342 | Resident tax brackets; you keep 65%. |
| Net (after tax) | $106,329 | Take-home in nominal USD. |
| + Local prices (PPP) | +$102,226 | Cheaper than the US — your net buys more. |
| Real value (PPP-equiv. net) | $208,555 | What the net is worth in US price terms. |
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Lithuania salary questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good salary in Lithuania?▾
The national median is about $21,442 gross (~$14,469 after tax) for 2023. A "good" salary is typically well above the median — many skilled professions here estimate above $74,430 net. Cost of living matters as much as the headline number.
Which jobs pay the most in Lithuania?▾
Among the roles modelled, the highest after-tax pay in Lithuania 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 Lithuania?▾
Yes. Net figures are computed with WhereNext's tax engine using Lithuania's domestic resident income tax brackets and social contributions — not expat regimes. Verify your own situation with a qualified advisor.
How reliable are these Lithuania salary figures?▾
The national median is primary-sourced (national statistical office / Eurostat, 2023 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.