A person working in Lithuania typically earns around 3,270 LTL per month. Salaries range from 830 LTL (lowest average) to 14,600 LTL (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Salaries vary drastically between different careers. If you are interested in the salary of a particular job, see below for salaries for specific job titles.
Salaries in Lithuania range from 830 LTL per month (minimum salary) to 14,600 LTL per month (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher).
The median salary is 3,400 LTL per month, which means that half (50%) of the population are earning less than 3,400 LTL while the other half are earning more than 3,400 LTL. The median represents the middle salary value. Generally speaking, you would want to be on the right side of the graph with the group earning more than the median salary.
Closely related to the median are two values: the 25th and the 75th percentiles. Reading from the salary distribution diagram, 25% of the population are earning less than 1,900 LTL while 75% of them are earning more than 1,900 LTL. Also from the diagram, 75% of the population are earning less than 9,370 LTL while 25% are earning more than 9,370 LTL.
Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both of the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people are earning more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary
The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally the more years of experience the higher the wage.
Generally speaking, employees having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.
Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.
As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.
Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.
It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degrees levels across many jobs, below are our findings.
Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.
Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a cerificate or diploma.
Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.
Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.
A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Lithuania costs anywhere from 16,400 Lithuanian Litas(s) to 49,100 Lithuanian Litas(s) and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.
You can't really expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming you already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.
Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch into a higher paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.
The decision really depends on your situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if you can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. You should be able to recover the costs in roughly a year or so.
Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? Male employees in Lithuania earn 5% more than their female counterparts on avergae across all sectors.
Male | 3,360 LTL | |
Female | -5% | 3,200 LTL |
Employees in Lithuania are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 8% every 18 months.
The term 'Annual Salary Increase' usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rarely that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.
The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 ÷ Increase Frequency
Banking | 7% | |
Energy | 5% | |
Information Technology | 3% | |
Healthcare | 1% | |
Travel | 8% | |
Construction | 6% | |
Education | 4% |
Listed above are the average annual increase rates for each industry in Lithuania for the year 2022. Companies within thriving industries tend to provide higher and more frequent raises. Exceptions do exist, but generally speaking, the situation of any company is closely related to the economic situation in the country or region. These figures tend to change frequently.
Junoir Level | 3% - 5% | |
Mid-Career | 6% - 9% | |
Senior Level | 10% - 15% | |
Top Management | 15% - 20% |
The difference in increment rates is somehow justified because employers put more effort to retain more experienced staff since they are harder to acquire than less experienced ones.
48% of surveyed staff in Lithuania reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 52% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.
Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 3% to 6% of their annual salary.
Received Bonus | 52% | |
No Bonus | 48% |
The most standard form of bonus where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.
Company Performance BonusesOccasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.
Goal-Based BonusesGranted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.
Holiday / End of Year BonusesThese types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.
People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.
Finance | High | |
Architecture | High | |
Sales | High | |
Business Development | High | |
Marketing / Advertising | High | |
Information Technology | Moderate | |
Healthcare | Moderate | |
Insurance | Moderate | |
Customer Service | Moderate | |
Human Resources | Moderate | |
Construction | Low | |
Transport | Low | |
Hospitality | Low |
The main two types of jobs | |
Revenue Generators | Supporting Cast |
Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business. | Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations. |
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Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.
Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.
Job Title | Average Salary |
Accounting and Finance | |
Accountant | 2,300 LTL |
Accounting Assistant | 1,850 LTL |
Accounting Manager | 4,870 LTL |
Bookkeeper | 1,520 LTL |
Chartered Accountant | 3,080 LTL |
Corporate Treasurer | 4,710 LTL |
Financial Analyst | 4,090 LTL |
Financial Manager | 6,720 LTL |
Internal Auditor | 3,260 LTL |
Administration / Reception / Secretarial | |
Administrative Assistant | 1,680 LTL |
Office Manager | 2,820 LTL |
Receptionist | 1,250 LTL |
Secretary | 1,460 LTL |
Advertising / Grapic Design / Events | |
Art Director | 3,160 LTL |
Creative Director | 3,390 LTL |
Graphic Designer | 2,200 LTL |
Photographer | 1,840 LTL |
Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense | |
Aerospace Engineer | 4,410 LTL |
Air Traffic Controller | 3,510 LTL |
Flight Attendant | 2,190 LTL |
Pilot | 5,580 LTL |
Architecture | |
Architect | 4,060 LTL |
CAD Drafter | 1,720 LTL |
Automotive | |
Mechanic | 1,210 LTL |
Service Advisor | 2,330 LTL |
Banking | |
Bank Branch Manager | 5,870 LTL |
Teller | 1,220 LTL |
Bilingual | |
Teacher | 2,550 LTL |
Translator | 3,080 LTL |
Business Planning | |
Business Analyst | 4,130 LTL |
Business Development Manager | 5,390 LTL |
Project Manager | 3,650 LTL |
Care Giving and Child Care | |
Nanny | 1,330 LTL |
Nursery Teacher | 1,250 LTL |
Construction / Building / Installation | |
Civil Engineer | 3,030 LTL |
Construction Project Manager | 5,420 LTL |
Health and Safety Officer | 1,520 LTL |
Customer Service and Call Center | |
Call Center Representative | 1,300 LTL |
Customer Service Manager | 4,290 LTL |
Customer Service Representative | 1,220 LTL |
Engineering | |
Electrical Engineer | 3,140 LTL |
Engineer | 3,170 LTL |
Mechanical Engineer | 3,070 LTL |
Executive and Management | |
Chief Executive Officer | 7,250 LTL |
Chief Financial Officer | 6,860 LTL |
General Manager | 5,570 LTL |
Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering | |
Chef | 2,100 LTL |
Executive Chef | 2,300 LTL |
Hotel Manager | 5,820 LTL |
Travel Agent | 2,170 LTL |
Waiter / Waitress | 1,010 LTL |
Health and Medical | |
Dentist | 8,120 LTL |
Dietitian | 6,380 LTL |
Laboratory Technician | 2,440 LTL |
Nurse | 2,630 LTL |
Human Resources | |
Human Resources Manager | 4,870 LTL |
Human Resources Officer | 1,940 LTL |
Information Technology | |
Computer Technician | 2,610 LTL |
Database Administrator | 3,170 LTL |
Developer / Programmer | 3,390 LTL |
Information Technology Manager | 5,730 LTL |
Network Engineer | 2,960 LTL |
Law Enforcement / Security / Fire | |
Police Officer | 2,090 LTL |
Legal | |
Attorney | 6,250 LTL |
Legal Assistant | 1,730 LTL |
Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment | |
Journalist | 3,850 LTL |
Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology | |
Biomedical Engineer | 2,880 LTL |
Pharmacist | 4,170 LTL |
Sales Retail and Wholesale | |
Cashier | 1,260 LTL |
Sales Manager | 5,900 LTL |
Sales Representative | 2,060 LTL |
Teaching / Education | |
Elementary School Teacher | 2,380 LTL |
Secondary School Teacher | 2,660 LTL |
The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fix amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.
Where can you get paid more, working for a private company or for the government? Public sector employees in Lithuania earn 7% more than their private sector counterparts on average across all sectors.
Private Sector | 3,190 LTL | |
Public Sector | +7% | 3,410 LTL |