Latvia’s statutory minimum wage is €780 a month in 2026, and overtime is paid with a bonus of at least 100%. 78.2% of people aged 20–64 have a job, more than the EU average. Employers look especially for ICT specialists, engineers, construction and metal trades workers and health professionals – and for most jobs you need Latvian.
A typical Latvian application contains:
Write in Latvian unless the ad asks for another language.
The interview: interviews in Latvia are usually formal. Arrive on time, look neat and tidy, and it is fine to shake hands when you arrive.
Diplomas: the Academic Information Centre (AIC, the Latvian ENIC/NARIC) recognises foreign diplomas and runs the assistance centre for the recognition of professional qualifications. In a regulated profession you need recognition before you start work.
Key figures: Eurostat (population on 1 January 2026; unemployment and employment rates 2025; minimum wages July 2026); for the United Kingdom – Office for National Statistics; for Liechtenstein – national statistics. Country information: EURES – Living and working conditions, public employment services and the official government websites listed under each country. Rules, thresholds and amounts can change – check the official sources before you move. Updated: October 2026.
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