Lithuanian municipalities show wide social worker salary gaps

Data from the first quarter of 2026 reveals significant disparities in social worker salaries across Lithuanian municipalities. While the gap between social worker pay and the national average wage has narrowed in recent years, substantial differences remain between different regions.

Palanga recorded the highest average net monthly salary for social workers at 1,822 euros. Other high-paying municipalities include Kretinga district (1,756 euros), Klaipėda district (1,733 euros), Kaunas district (718 euros), and Šiauliai district (1,702 euros).

In contrast, Rietavas reported the lowest net monthly salary at 1,004 euros, representing a decrease of 124 euros compared to the previous year. Other lower-paying municipalities include Mažeikiai district (1,028 euros), Molėtai district (1,302 euros), Širvintos district (1,311 euros), and Šalčininkai district (1,354 euros).