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Average annual salary in Latvia
What does the average full-year job pay there?
Latvia's average annual salary is $44,709 PPP — #28 of 37 countries on the atlas (higher is better). Period 2025.
Among 37 countries
- Rank
- #28 of 37
- higher is better
- Ranked behind
- 24 %
- 9 of 37 countries
In Europe: #20 of 25vs median $60,483 PPP: −26 % (worse)
The neighbourhood
| # | Country | Average salary | vs Latvia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Poland | $49,074 PPP | +$4,365 PPP |
| 27 | Portugal | $44,937 PPP | +$228 PPP |
| 28 | Latvia | $44,709 PPP | — |
| 29 | Costa Rica | $44,431 PPP | −$278 PPP |
| 30 | Czech Republic | $43,607 PPP | −$1,102 PPP |
Average annual wage in USD at purchasing power parity (OECD).
How to read this figure
OECD average annual wages converted at purchasing power parity — a comparable "what does work pay" figure that strips away exchange-rate noise. National average across all sectors and seniorities.
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