Average Salary in Cambodia 2026
Currency: KHR · Updated for 2026
How much money does a person working in Cambodia make?
Average Monthly Salary
1,230,000 KHR
( 14,760,000 KHR yearly )
~ 300 USD per month ( 3,600 USD yearly )
LOW
307,500 KHR
75 USD
AVERAGE
1,230,000 KHR
300 USD
HIGH
4,305,000 KHR
1,050 USD
A person working in Cambodia typically earns around 1,230,000 KHR per month. Salaries range from 307,500 KHR (lowest average) to 4,305,000 KHR (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Salaries vary drastically between different careers. If you are interested in the salary of a particular job, see below for salaries for specific job titles.
Distribution of Salaries in Cambodia
Median and salary distribution monthly Cambodia
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What is the difference between the median and the average salary?
Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people are earning more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated.
The median (1,082,400 KHR) represents the middle salary value — 50% earn more and 50% earn less. The average (1,230,000 KHR) is the sum of all salaries divided by the number of workers, and can be skewed by extremely high or low salaries.
Salary Comparison by Years of Experience
How does a person's salary progress over time?
- 0–2 Years (Entry Level)7,380,000 KHR
- 2–5 Years (Junior)9,594,000 KHR
- 5–10 Years (Mid-Career)12,546,000 KHR
- 10–15 Years (Experienced)14,760,000 KHR
- 15+ Years (Senior)17,712,000 KHR
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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally the more years of experience the higher the wage.
Generally speaking, employees having experience from two to five years earn on average +30% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.
Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average +31% more than those with five years or less of work experience.
As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by +18% and an additional +20% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.
“On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years experience mark.”
Salary Comparison By Education
How does the education level affect your salary?
- High School8,856,000 KHR
- Certificate10,332,000 KHR
- Associate11,808,000 KHR
- Bachelor's14,760,000 KHR
- Master's17,712,000 KHR
- PhD20,664,000 KHR
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High School → Certificate
+17%
Certificate → Bachelor's
+43%
Bachelor's → Master's
+20%
Master's → PhD
+17%
It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degrees levels across many jobs, below are our findings.
Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average +17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.
Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn +43% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.
Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are +20% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.
Finally, PhD holders earn +17% more than Master's Degree holders on average.
Salary Comparison By Gender
Salary comparison by gender monthly Cambodia
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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? Male employees in Cambodia earn 12% more than their female counterparts on average across all sectors.
Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Cambodia
How much are annual salary increments? How often do employees get salary raises?
7%
Average Raise
17 months
Review Frequency
4%
Annualized Increase
Employees in Cambodia are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 7% every 17 months.
The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 ÷ Increase Frequency
The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Cambodia is 4%.
Bonus and Incentive Rates in Cambodia
How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?
63%
Received Bonus
37%
No Bonus
63% of surveyed staff in Cambodia reported receiving at least one form of monetary bonus.
Average Bonus Rate
9%
of annual salary
Types of Bonuses Considered:
• Individual Performance-Based Bonuses
• Company Performance Bonuses
• Goal-Based Bonuses
• Holiday / End of Year Bonuses
Top 5 Highest Paying Industries
Annual average salaries
- Legal19,926,000 KHR
- Aviation19,188,000 KHR
- Information Technology19,188,000 KHR
- Banking18,450,000 KHR
- Pharmaceuticals18,450,000 KHR
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Salaries for Popular Jobs
Sample job titles and their average salaries
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Surgeon | 36,900,000 KHR | 3,075,000 KHR |
| Pilot | 29,520,000 KHR | 2,460,000 KHR |
| Software Developer | 26,568,000 KHR | 2,214,000 KHR |
| Data Scientist | 25,092,000 KHR | 2,091,000 KHR |
| Financial Manager | 23,616,000 KHR | 1,968,000 KHR |
| Database Administrator | 22,140,000 KHR | 1,845,000 KHR |
| Engineer | 20,664,000 KHR | 1,722,000 KHR |
| Marketing Manager | 19,188,000 KHR | 1,599,000 KHR |
| Project Manager | 18,450,000 KHR | 1,537,500 KHR |
| Accountant | 16,236,000 KHR | 1,353,000 KHR |
| Hotel Manager | 14,760,000 KHR | 1,230,000 KHR |
| Nurse | 13,284,000 KHR | 1,107,000 KHR |
| Graphic Designer | 12,546,000 KHR | 1,045,500 KHR |
| Chef | 11,070,000 KHR | 922,500 KHR |
| Teacher | 10,332,000 KHR | 861,000 KHR |
Salary Comparison By City
Average annual salaries by city
| City | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Phnom Penh | 16,974,000 KHR |
| Siem Reap | 15,498,000 KHR |
| Battambang | 15,498,000 KHR |
Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison
Where can you get paid more?
1,168,500 KHR
Private Sector
1,291,500 KHR
Public Sector
+11%
Public sector employees in Cambodia earn 11% more than their private sector counterparts on average across all sectors.
Average Hourly Wage in Cambodia
8,200 KHR
per hour
The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Cambodia is 8,200 KHR. This means that the average person in Cambodia earns approximately 8,200 KHR for every worked hour. Hourly Wage = Annual Salary ÷ (52 × 5 × 8)
Cost of Living in Cambodia
Estimated monthly expenses
Rent
106,600 KHR
/month
Food
32,800 KHR
/month
Transport
12,300 KHR
/month
Utilities
16,400 KHR
/month
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