Unemployment Benefit Calculator

Calculate your unemployment benefit for each month according to Latvian NVA regulations. The calculator takes into account your work experience, average salary, and legal percentage rules. The minimum benefit is €150.

Average Salary (€): Months Worked in the Last 12 Months:

Notes:

Months 1–2: 80% of average salary (if work experience ≥12 months)
Months 3–4: 70% of average salary
Months 5–8: 50% of average salary
If work experience is <12 months, percentages are reduced automatically
The minimum benefit is €150; the calculator automatically applies this minimum

Unemployment Benefit Calculator

Use our Unemployment Benefit Calculator to quickly and accurately estimate your benefit amount for each month. The calculator is based on the Latvian NVA regulations and takes into account your work experience, average salary, and legally defined percentages. The minimum benefit is €150.

How Unemployment Benefits Are Calculated

Unemployment benefits in Latvia are calculated as a percentage of your average salary over the last 12 months. The benefit depends on:

Work experience over the last 12 months
Average salary
Legally defined percentages
Minimum benefit amount – €150

Our calculator provides the benefit for the first 8 months, reflecting the decreasing percentages over time as defined by law.

Percentage Breakdown by Month (Work Experience ≥12 Months)

Month	Percentage of Average Salary
1–2	80%
3–4	70%
5–6	50%
7–8	50% (or minimum €150)

Percentage Breakdown (Work Experience <12 Months)

Month	Percentage of Average Salary
1–2	50%
3–4	40%
5–8	35%

Minimum Benefit

The minimum unemployment benefit is €150. If the calculated benefit is lower than this, the calculator automatically applies the minimum amount. There is no legal maximum, so the calculation reflects your real expected amount.