Minimum wage in Latvia 2026: gross and net
What the minimum wage pays a month and an hour, before and after tax and social security.
€7,924 net a year, single, 2026 rules. Try other salaries in the calculator below.
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The minimum wage in Latvia in 2026: €780 a month
The minimum wage in Latvia is €780 a month since January 2026. After income tax and social security about €660 a month is left (€7,924 a year).
The minimum wage, before and after tax
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Gross a month | €780.00 |
| Net a month | €660.33 |
| Net a year | €7,924 |
| Net per paid hour | €3.81 |
| Net per hour worked | €4.33 |
Source: Eurostat (earn_mw_cur), July 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Latvia in 2026?
€780 a month: about €780 gross a month for a full-time job.
How much is the minimum wage after tax?
About €660 net a month for a single person without children (€7,924 a year).
How much is it per hour after tax?
About €3.81 net per paid hour, and €4.33 for each hour actually worked.
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