# Lithuanian social worker wage disparities

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/lithuanian-social-worker-wage-disparities
> Updated: 2026-10-09T05:55:45.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Data from the first quarter of 2026 indicates that social workers in Lithuania have experienced an average annual salary increase of 100 euros. While the gap between social worker pay and the national average wage has narrowed in recent years, significant regional disparities persist across different municipalities.

High-earning regions include Palanga, which recorded the highest average net monthly salary at 1,822 euros, followed by Kretinga, Klaipėda, Kaunas, and Šiauliai. In contrast, Rietavas reported the lowest average salary, which fell to 1,004 euros, marking a decrease of 124 euros compared to the previous year. Other lower-paying municipalities include Mažeikiai, Molėtai, Širvintos, and Šalčininkai.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-09: Lithuanian municipalities show wide social worker salary gaps

Social worker salaries in Lithuania show significant municipal disparities, with Palanga paying the highest at 1,822 euros and Rietavas the lowest at 1,004 euros.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lithuanian-municipalities-show-wide-social-worker-salary-gaps

### 2026-09-26: Lithuanian social workers see salary increases amid regional wage gaps

Lithuanian social workers' average salaries have risen by 100 euros annually, though significant wage gaps remain between municipalities, ranging from 1,044 to 1,822 euros.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lithuanian-social-workers-see-salary-increases-amid-regional-wage-gaps

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Cite as: Lithuanian social worker wage disparities. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/lithuanian-social-worker-wage-disparities