Italy vs Latvia: tax rates and take-home pay (2026)
On €88,000 (about €88,000) you take home €51,259 in Italy and €60,359 in Latvia (about €60,359) — Latvia leaves you 18% more.
You keep more in Italy up to about €35,000, and more in Latvia above that.
Take-home pay at eight salary levels
| Salary | Italy | Latvia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,011€22,000 | $21,039€18,506 | $18,590€16,352 | Italy +13% |
| $39,791€35,000 | $29,536€25,980 | $28,445€25,020 | Italy +4% |
| $60,255€53,000 | $38,715€34,054 | $42,090€37,022 | Latvia +9% |
| $79,582€70,000 | $48,240€42,432 | $54,976€48,357 | Latvia +14% |
| $100,045€88,000 | $58,275€51,259 | $68,621€60,359 | Latvia +18% |
| $147,794€130,000 | $82,176€72,282 | $100,459€88,364 | Latvia +22% |
| $204,638€180,000 | $113,213€99,582 | $138,361€121,702 | Latvia +22% |
| $295,589€260,000 | $162,872€143,262 | $196,958€173,244 | Latvia +21% |
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Frequently asked questions
Is tax higher in Italy or Latvia?
At €88,000, Latvia takes less of your pay: you keep 69% there, against 58% in Italy.
What is the top tax rate in Italy and Latvia?
The top income tax rate is 45.4% in Italy and 40.6% in Latvia.
How much do I take home on €88,000 in each?
On €88,000 (about €88,000) you take home €51,259 in Italy and €60,359 in Latvia (about €60,359).
2026 rules checked against agenziaentrate.gov.it. Single person, employee, no other income. Not tax advice. Change the details