Average Salary in Riga
The average gross wage in Riga was €2,011 a month in 2025, according to CSB, and the average net wage €1,479. That is 10.8% above the Latvian average and 7.6% more than in 2024.
The Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia (CSB) publishes average wages for Riga itself. The figures here are average monthly gross and net wages and salaries in euros for all sectors. The latest full year is 2025. For the 2nd quarter of 2026, CSB has published the figure for the Riga statistical region, which also covers the surrounding municipalities.
Average monthly wages in Riga and Latvia, 2021 to 2025
Average monthly wages by sector in Riga, 2025
How Riga pay compares
The average gross wage in Riga was €2,011 a month in 2025, 10.8% above the Latvian average of €1,815. Over 12 months, that comes to €24,132 a year. The average net wage, after the employee's social contributions and income tax, was €1,479, or 73.5% of gross pay.
Pay in Riga rose 7.6% from €1,869 in 2024, and 40.2% since 2021, when the average was €1,434. Public sector employees earned €2,097 a month on average in 2025 and private sector employees €1,972. In the 2nd quarter of 2026, the average gross wage in the Riga statistical region was €2,068, against €1,886 in Latvia.
Setting pay for a hire in Riga
The national minimum wage is €780 gross a month in 2026. Plan for the employer cost too: 23.59% social contributions on top of gross pay, as our Riga guide shows. For housing and transport, see cost of living in Riga, and for national rules the guide to hiring in Latvia. Need help with the search? We find, screen and shortlist remote professionals across Europe, with 3 candidates within 21 days. See how placement works.
This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change and collective agreements can set different terms. Confirm with a local accountant or lawyer before you hire.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Riga?
The average gross wage in Riga was €2,011 a month in 2025, or €24,132 over 12 months, according to CSB.
What is the average net salary in Riga?
The average net wage in Riga was €1,479 a month in 2025, against €1,346 across Latvia.
Is pay in Riga higher than in the rest of Latvia?
Yes. The Riga average of €2,011 a month in 2025 was 10.8% above the Latvian average of €1,815.
Do public or private sector jobs pay more in Riga?
Public sector employees in Riga earned an average of €2,097 gross a month in 2025, and private sector employees €1,972.
How fast are wages rising in Riga?
The Riga average rose 7.6% from 2024 to 2025 and 40.2% from 2021 to 2025. In Q2 2026, the Riga statistical region averaged €2,068 gross a month.
Sources
- CSB, DSV041, average monthly wages and salaries by region. Checked 5 Nov 2026.
- CSB, Press release, average gross salary at 1 886 euro (Q2 2026). Checked 5 Nov 2026.
