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Salary Transparency in Latvija: What Employers Must Know in 2026

Latvija has not yet begun transposing the EU Pay Transparency Directive (2023/970) into national law, despite the June 2026 deadline. Employers should prepare for significant changes once the legislation is enacted. Here is what to expect.

Current Status
Pending
Gender Pay Gap
22.3%
EU average: 12.7%
Deadline
Jun 2026
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  • Latvija transparency status: Pending — deadline: Jun 2026
  • Gender pay gap stands at 22.3%, above the EU average of 12.7%
  • Reporting threshold: TBD | Penalties: TBD

checklist Key Transparency Rules

  • check_circle Transposition not yet started
  • check_circle Labour Law provides equal pay principle
  • check_circle Expected to align with EU directive

equalizer Gender Pay Gap

22.3%
▲ above the EU average — significant reforms needed
0% EU average: 12.7% 25%

business Reporting Threshold

TBD

Companies at or above this threshold must report gender pay gap data under current or upcoming rules.

gavel Penalties for Non-Compliance

TBD

Workers who suffer pay discrimination are also entitled to full compensation under the EU directive, including back pay.

timeline Implementation Timeline

May 2023 EU Directive 2023/970 adopted
Jun 2026 Transposition deadline for all member states
Jun 2027 Pay gap reporting starts: 250+ employees
Jun 2028 Pay gap reporting extends: 150+ employees
Jun 2031 Pay gap reporting extends: 100+ employees

public Compare With Other Countries

See how other European countries are implementing the EU Pay Transparency Directive.

🇩🇪 Vokietija In Progress 🇫🇷 Prancūzija Implemented 🇪🇸 Ispanija Implemented 🇳🇱 Nyderlandai In Progress 🇧🇪 Belgija In Progress 🇮🇹 Italija In Progress 🇵🇹 Portugalija Implemented 🇵🇱 Lenkija Pending 🇸🇪 Švedija Implemented 🇦🇹 Austrija In Progress 🇨🇭 Šveicarija In Progress 🇱🇺 Liuksemburgas In Progress 🇮🇪 Airija Implemented 🇩🇰 Danija In Progress 🇫🇮 Suomija In Progress Čekija In Progress Rumunija Pending Vengrija Pending Bulgarija Pending Kroatija In Progress Slovakija In Progress Slovenija In Progress Lietuva In Progress Estija In Progress Kipras In Progress Malta In Progress Graikija In Progress 🇬🇧 Jungtinė Karalystė Implemented
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What is the salary transparency status in Latvija?

Latvija's transparency status is: Pending. The implementation deadline is Jun 2026. Current key rules include: Transposition not yet started.

What is the gender pay gap in Latvija?

The gender pay gap in Latvija is 22.3%, which is above the EU average of 12.7%. Under the EU directive, companies with gaps above 5% that cannot be justified must conduct joint pay assessments.

What penalties do employers face in Latvija for non-compliance?

In Latvija, penalties for non-compliance with pay transparency rules are: TBD. The EU directive also entitles workers to full compensation for pay discrimination, including back pay and bonuses.

Which companies must report gender pay gaps in Latvija?

In Latvija, the reporting threshold is TBD. Under the EU directive phase-in, companies with 250+ employees must report from 2027, 150+ from 2028, and 100+ from 2031.

Do employers in Latvija have to include salary ranges in job postings?

Once the EU directive is fully transposed, yes. All employers in Latvija must include a salary range in job postings or communicate it before the first interview. They also cannot ask candidates about their salary history.