Average Salary in Thailand 2026
Currency: THB · Updated for 2026
How much money does a person working in Thailand make?
Average Monthly Salary
16,685 THB
( 200,220 THB yearly )
~ 470 USD per month ( 5,640 USD yearly )
LOW
4,189 THB
118 USD
AVERAGE
16,685 THB
470 USD
HIGH
58,398 THB
1,645 USD
A person working in Thailand typically earns around 16,685 THB per month. Salaries range from 4,189 THB (lowest average) to 58,398 THB (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 Thailand
Median and salary distribution monthly Thailand
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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 (14,697 THB) represents the middle salary value — 50% earn more and 50% earn less. The average (16,685 THB) 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)100,110 THB
- 2–5 Years (Junior)130,143 THB
- 5–10 Years (Mid-Career)170,187 THB
- 10–15 Years (Experienced)200,220 THB
- 15+ Years (Senior)240,264 THB
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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 School120,132 THB
- Certificate140,154 THB
- Associate160,176 THB
- Bachelor's200,220 THB
- Master's240,264 THB
- PhD280,308 THB
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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 Thailand
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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 Thailand earn 12% more than their female counterparts on average across all sectors.
Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Thailand
How much are annual salary increments? How often do employees get salary raises?
6%
Average Raise
13 months
Review Frequency
5%
Annualized Increase
Employees in Thailand are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 6% every 13 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 Thailand is 5%.
Bonus and Incentive Rates in Thailand
How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?
49%
Received Bonus
51%
No Bonus
49% of surveyed staff in Thailand reported receiving at least one form of monetary bonus.
Average Bonus Rate
6%
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
- Legal270,297 THB
- Aviation260,286 THB
- Information Technology260,286 THB
- Banking250,275 THB
- Pharmaceuticals250,275 THB
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Salaries for Popular Jobs
Sample job titles and their average salaries
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Surgeon | 500,550 THB | 41,713 THB |
| Pilot | 400,440 THB | 33,370 THB |
| Software Developer | 360,396 THB | 30,033 THB |
| Data Scientist | 340,374 THB | 28,365 THB |
| Financial Manager | 320,352 THB | 26,696 THB |
| Database Administrator | 300,330 THB | 25,028 THB |
| Engineer | 280,308 THB | 23,359 THB |
| Marketing Manager | 260,286 THB | 21,691 THB |
| Project Manager | 250,275 THB | 20,874 THB |
| Accountant | 220,242 THB | 18,354 THB |
| Hotel Manager | 200,220 THB | 16,685 THB |
| Nurse | 180,198 THB | 15,017 THB |
| Graphic Designer | 170,187 THB | 14,200 THB |
| Chef | 150,165 THB | 12,532 THB |
| Teacher | 140,154 THB | 11,680 THB |
Salary Comparison By City
Average annual salaries by city
| City | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Bangkok | 230,253 THB |
| Chiang Mai | 210,231 THB |
| Phuket | 210,231 THB |
| Pattaya | 210,231 THB |
| Nonthaburi | 210,231 THB |
| Hat Yai | 210,231 THB |
Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison
Where can you get paid more?
15,869 THB
Private Sector
17,537 THB
Public Sector
+11%
Public sector employees in Thailand earn 11% more than their private sector counterparts on average across all sectors.
Average Hourly Wage in Thailand
107 THB
per hour
The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Thailand is 107 THB. This means that the average person in Thailand earns approximately 107 THB for every worked hour. Hourly Wage = Annual Salary ÷ (52 × 5 × 8)
Cost of Living in Thailand
Estimated monthly expenses
Rent
1,527 THB
/month
Food
497 THB
/month
Transport
178 THB
/month
Utilities
249 THB
/month
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