Latvia vs Poland: tax rates and take-home pay (2026)
On €88,000 (about PLN 384,455) you take home €60,359 in Latvia and PLN 231,057 in Poland (about €52,888) — Latvia leaves you 14% more.
At every salary we checked, you keep more in Latvia.
Take-home pay at eight salary levels
| Salary | Latvia | Poland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,011€22,000PLN 96,114 | $18,590€16,352 | $18,081PLN 69,480 | Latvia +3% |
| $39,791€35,000PLN 152,908 | $28,445€25,020 | $27,690PLN 106,407 | Latvia +3% |
| $60,255€53,000PLN 231,547 | $42,090€37,022 | $38,108PLN 146,443 | Latvia +10% |
| $79,582€70,000PLN 305,816 | $54,976€48,357 | $48,349PLN 185,797 | Latvia +14% |
| $100,045€88,000PLN 384,455 | $68,621€60,359 | $60,127PLN 231,057 | Latvia +14% |
| $147,794€130,000PLN 567,945 | $100,459€88,364 | $87,609PLN 336,663 | Latvia +15% |
| $204,638€180,000PLN 786,385 | $138,361€121,702 | $120,325PLN 462,386 | Latvia +15% |
| $295,589€260,000PLN 1,135,889 | $196,958€173,244 | $171,909PLN 660,611 | Latvia +15% |
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Frequently asked questions
Is tax higher in Latvia or Poland?
At €88,000, Latvia takes less of your pay: you keep 69% there, against 60% in Poland.
What is the top tax rate in Latvia and Poland?
The top income tax rate is 40.6% in Latvia and 36% in Poland.
How much do I take home on €88,000 in each?
On €88,000 (about PLN 384,455) you take home €60,359 in Latvia and PLN 231,057 in Poland (about €52,888).
2026 rules checked against taxsummaries.pwc.com. Single person, employee, no other income. Not tax advice. Change the details